VITAMIN D AND CALCIUM MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF MALIGNANT MELANOMA
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showed that women whom have had non-melanoma skin cancer (i.e. basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma) that were taking both 1000 mg of calcium and 400 IU of Vitamin D3 were less likely to develop malignant melanoma than those whom were not taking these supplements. According to the US Institute of Medicine recommends…
WILL I GET A SCAR AFTER MOHS’ MICROGRAPHIC SURGERY?
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
One always gets a scar after any surgery. Mohs’ Surgery is a method of tumor removal. In most cases, one will receive plastic surgery to repair the defect after the tumor is removed. Therefore, it is essential to choose a surgeon who will repair the defect carefully, as this will have a significant impact on…