The appearance of dark spots on areas like the cheeks, nose, neck, chest, arms, and hands is a common age-related issue. Or so it seems. These spots have been called age spots for as long as most of us can remember. Our parents may recall hearing our grandparents refer to them as liver spots, as …
Dark Spots are a Drag! Here’s What You Can Do About Them Read More »
Skin cancer is one of the leading types of cancer diagnoses made today. Education regarding this prevalent disease is necessary for several reasons. First, because there are three different types of skin cells that can mutate into skin cancer. These include the basal cells, the squamous cells, and the melanocytes. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous …
When most of us think about tanning salons, we think about older teens and college students, still believing that tan skin is attractive and ignoring the warnings about the damage that tanning of any kind, indoor and outdoor, causes. We might assume that this ill-conceived choice is being made by those old enough to make …
Who’s most likely to take their child to a tanning salon? The answer may surprise you Read More »
Often a skin cancer screening happens accidentally. You go to our skin doctor for some other issue, and while you’re there, your doctor does a visual scan for any unusual spots on your face and body. She may even ask you if you’ve noticed any changes in moles or strange patches on your skin that …
A Message from Dr. Bucay: Champions for Change Gala
This year I am honored to join the committee for the Champions for Change Gala, taking place on May 10, 2023 at Ziegfield Ballroom in NYC.
