Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Sunscreens can be confusing and there has been so much controversy lately in the news about ingredients. We agree with the New York Times article from 6/14/11 that sunscreen is safe especially with the F.D.A. enforcing strict standards for sun protection products. At Baxt Cosmedical we believe using a sunscreen appropriately with at [...]
Monday, June 6th, 2011
Melanoma is a deadly skin cancer, but it is usually curable if caught early. If you or anyone you know has not had a skin cancer screening this year, please call now to schedule with one of our Board Certified Dermatologists 201-265-1300.
It’s great to learn in 6/6/11’s New York Times that scientists are [...]
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
A recent article in the New York Times reminds us that while its unlikely to get a sunburn through the car window, UVA rays come right through causing aging, pigment and skin cancer. So don’t forget your sunscreen, even if you are in your car all day!
- Rebecca Baxt, M.D.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/05/health/05really.html?_r=1&ref=science
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
It seems that young affluent white women are at greater risk for melanoma according to a recent article. We offer skin cancer screenings to all of our patients on their first visit and then on a schedule depending on level of risk. So… call today (201-265-1300) and come in for your skin cancer screening!
and remember to [...]
Monday, February 28th, 2011
A recent study in the American Journal of Medicine notes that only 16% of men and 13% of women in the United States receive skin cancer screenings. Did you know that skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers? It usually grows very slowly and can be detected and cured when caught early and [...]
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6B55FU20101206
Great news from BAXT CosMedical NJ - as we have always said, sunscreen used properly really does help prevent Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Please see the link to the article above.
Rebecca Baxt, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/01/health/research/01tanning.html
New York Times Article: Hazards: Indoor Tanning Is Linked to Skin Cancer, May 31,2010
In response to the above article that appeared in the NY Times on May 31,2010, we firmly believe that there is a link between indoor tanning and skin cancer. We encourage our patients not to go tanning either inside or outside and [...]
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