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PUBLICATION BY DR. GOOS ON MERKEL CELL CARCINOMA IN SITU

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) commonly presents as a malignancy confined to the dermis. Fewer than 10% of cases show varying degrees of epidermal involvement.¹ Only a small number of cases of entirely intraepidermal ‘in situ’ MCC (MCCIS) have been reported.^2–8 All but one⁷ of these cases were encountered as an incidental histopathological finding in the presence of an otherwise common cutaneous lesion, such as squamous cell carcinoma in situ,^2–5 trichilemmal cyst⁶ or seborrheic keratosis.⁸...Read more

THE ART OF BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Bostonian suburbanites desiring to get their skin looking its finest while avoiding big city traffic can turn to the APDerm^® Center for Cosmetic Services, where comprehensive medical and cosmetic skin care procedures take place in a modern spa-like setting.

Founded in 1992 and under the direction of board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Samuel D. Goos, the practice consists of three offices, replete with original art, Brazilian cherry floors, suspended glass counter sinks and state-of-the-art exam chairs. The professional, wide-ranging practice consists of 27 treatment rooms, board-certified dermatologists, dermatology certified nurse practitioners, and medical aestheticians . . . Read more

SUN SAFE SUMMER SKIN

Just about everyone loves the sun and the healthy glow it imparts. However, there is a wrinkle to sun-worshipping and that is wrinkles, dangerous sun damage and hyperpigmentation. Here is the new wave in summer skincare, to put your best face forward. Superior to antioxidants. . . Read more

THE DANGERS OF TANNING

Jaime Regen Rea wanted to be tan and popular. She went from a self-proclaimed tanning addict to a melanoma patient in just a couple of years and died just three weeks shy of her 30th birthday. Because her family believes no one should die from a tan, some family members share Jaime's emotional story in the American Academy of Dermatology's TV and print public service advertisements (PSAs). The Academy also is distributing a radio PSA, "Wannabe," which is a contemporary folk song performed by a professional recording artist that encourages people not to tan and instead embrace their natural look.

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Research shows indoor tanning increases a person's melanoma risk by 75 percent. Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for 25-29-year-olds and the second most common form of cancer for 15-29-year-olds. UV radiation from the sun and tanning beds also has been associated with non-melanoma skin cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as wrinkles and age spots.

Click here to view a video on tanning.