Skin cancer is something we hear a lot about. However, how much do we actually know about it? Here is a quick summary of what you need to know about skin cancer and how a dermatologist checks for it. Skin cancer is abnormal cell growth, usually found on skin...
This week the annual Mercedes-Benz Marathon will enter into its eighteenth year on February 14 to 16 in downtown Birmingham. Eighteen years – that’s quite some time. This is eighteen years since a boy with Down Syndrome named Matt Sotherland was diagnosed with a heart...
Golf is one of the most enjoyable sports of all. One that can be played by people of all ages and of various skill and experience. It is also a great way of socialising and getting to know people. A day out on the golf course on a warm sunny day is an experience...
It has been proven that 99% of non-melanoma skin cancers and 95% of melanomas are caused by too much exposure to UV radiation from the sun or other sources such as sunbeds and sun lamps. But why? You hear about the dangers of UV exposure all the time, but today we’re...
Warts. Warts are small, benign skin growths that appear on the surface of your skin. Warts are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). They can be rough to touch and you may also notice some small black dots on the surface caused by clotted blood vessels...
