In this week’s blog entry during Melanoma Awareness Month, we discuss longitudinal melanonychia. Longitudinal melanonychia is a medical condition characterized by a dark, pigmented stripe that runs along the nail plate and may be a sign of melanoma. This...read more
Skin cancer is a growing health concern, with cases on the rise worldwide making it a fitting topic for May’s Melanoma Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization, over 4-5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each...read more
May is Melanoma Awareness Month, an annual observance at Apex Skin Center and throughout the medical community that brings attention to the importance of skin cancer prevention and early detection. Board-certified dermatologist and board-certified, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon Dr. Thomas...read more