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Test your skin cancer IQ

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop this condition in their lifetime. Skin cancer is triggered by mutations or defects in DNA, leading to cells growing out of control to form malignant tumors.

TOPS IN HER FIELD

The results of the annual Top Doctors survey conducted by Washingtonian magazine are out. The survey polled 12,000 primary care physicians in the District, Maryland and Virginia…

CANCER IN MINORITIES ON PBS

Dr. Maral Skelsey (far right) was among a panel of medical experts who took part in the PBS Vocal Point special, “Cancer in Minorities” produced by WHUT TV in Washington, DC.

Don’t miss Dr. Maral Skelsey, Mohs surgeon on the PBS Vocal Point special “Cancer in Minorities” which airs on WHUT TV…

HEAT RASH

When it’s hot and humid, sweat glands can become blocked by excess perspiration, trapping sweat beneath the skin and causing a red, bumpy, prickly rash — heat rash…