May is Melanoma Awareness Month

Deborah Connatser, a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner at Southeastern Dermatology in Knoxville, talks about Melanoma Awareness Month. She and Dr. Doppelt stress the importance of protecting your skin and getting annual skin screens to detect ha…
Head Back to School to Learn Your ABCDEs

Wearing sunscreen isn’t the only thing you can do to be vigilant in the fight against skin cancer. Another essential component to keeping your skin healthy is a monthly head-to-toe self-exam to keep an eye out for any suspicious lesions or changing spo…
Knoxville area dermatologist describes the link between tanning and skin cancer

Men and women who want to have that “bronzed look” all year long may turn to using tanning beds. Tanning beds simulate sunlight, giving patients the opportunity to achieve that tan without having to go outside, which is desirable for those who are unab…