Protecting Your Skin

Spring is around the corner and we don’t hear enough people talking about sunscreen and skin cancer! Although having a fair complexion is a risk factor for skin cancer, people of all skin colors can get skin cancer. People who have dark skin are more susceptible to acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). Bob Marley died of ALM when he was only 36! While the incidence of melanoma is higher in the Caucasian population, a July 2016 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology showed it is more deadly in people of color. Our dermatology practice is a one-stop-shop in combatting skin cancer and maximizing your skin’s health. Full body screenings and biopsies are the first line of defense. Regular screenings ensure that abnormal growths are detected before they progress into more dangerous forms. It is recommended that you receive a full-body screening by a board-certified dermatologist twice a year or more if you’re in the high-risk category.
At Valencia Dermatology & Skin Cancer, we offer full-body skin cancer screenings and offer dermatologist-tested and approved sunscreen created by a team of America’s top dermatologists. Our chief dermatologist, Daniel P. Taheri, M.D., is a skincare expert and a certified Mohs skin cancer surgeon.
Get your free full-body skin cancer screening today by calling Valencia Dermatology & Skin Cancer at 661-284-2600 and follow us on Instagram @lalasercenter.