Skin cancer develops when cells in the skin become damaged and begin to grow uncontrollably. Skin cells in the top layer of the skin, the epidermis, go through a typical cycle of dividing, maturing, dying, and then sloughing off. Normally, when skin cells are damaged, the body can make repairs that keep the skin growing and dividing normally. If the body can’t repair a damaged skin cell, the cell stops going …Read More
Risk factors for skin cancer
A risk factor is something that increases a person’s chance of getting a disease. In the case of skin cancer something that causes that irreversible damage to a skin cell or prevents it from being repaired would be a risk factor. There are many risk factors for getting skin cancer but the most preventible is exposure to UV radiation from the sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds.
Welcome to PBC Dermatology
PBC Dermatology has built a reputation as the place to receive the best skin care. We feature three dermatologist’s practicing at the highest level, a Mohs surgeon exclusively doing Mohs surgery and a separate yet attached complete dermatologic cosmetic center. From your first call to the practice through your visits you will be impressed with the compassion, care and service.
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