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Risk factors for skin cancer

By Bishara Gattas
April 17, 2012
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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.

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An Update for PBC Dermatology Patients

Building on our established partnership, care will continue through Water’s Edge Dermatology, where our teams have worked together to create a seamless patient experience. Starting the week of April 20, Dr. Charles Griff and Elizabeth Leen‑Burns, APRN, DCNP will welcome patients at the Water’s Edge Dermatology – Palm Springs location at 2685 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33406.

You’ll continue to see the same trusted providers, with uninterrupted access to your medical records and care.

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