GentleCure Blog
Thank you for visiting our blog. If you’re looking for information on skin cancer types, skin cancer statistics, general skin cancer facts, sun safety tips, and more information you can trust, you’ve come to the right place. At GentleCure, we are on a mission to empower those with nonmelanoma skin cancer to be educated, active participants in their treatment decisions. Providing you with a breadth of knowledge about skin cancer and its treatment is just one way we can achieve that goal. Learn more below about the types of posts you can expect to find on our blog, then find out how to get in touch with us if you would like to talk with a Skin Cancer Information Specialist.
GentleCure® blog posts will cover everything from basic skin cancer facts and skin cancer statistics to more specific information regarding nonmelanoma skin cancers like basal cell skin cancer and squamous cell skin cancer. You will find answers you can trust to questions like:
In addition to skin cancer facts and statistics, anyone considering Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy (IGSRT) as a surgery-free option for treating their nonmelanoma skin cancer can find helpful information about:
While past experiences with skin cancer treatment may have left you feeling in the dark and unsure of your options, GentleCure is proud to offer a refreshing approach to nonmelanoma skin cancer treatment by providing in-depth answers to all your questions.
What does keratoacanthoma look like? It’s a raised skin tumor that appears in a dome-like shape. While it may closely resemble a pimple, it is actually more serious as it could be a precursor to cancer. Can keratoacanthoma spread, and is it malignant? We’re exploring these answers as well as keratoacanthoma symptoms and treatment in…Read More
Actinic keratosis is a precancerous growth that can develop into skin cancer if left untreated—but what is actinic keratosis, exactly? How can you identify the symptoms and respond accordingly—or prevent actinic keratosis from forming in the first place? Limiting your skin’s exposure to ultraviolet rays and sunlight is a great first step, and we can…Read More
Experience with Mohs surgery varies from individual to individual, but some common side effects include pain, bleeding, and scarring. If you’re concerned about the scar after the reconstruction of the affected area– especially on visible areas like the face, then you would want to know how you can dull the appearance as much as possible….Read More
Have you ever drawn on yourself with a marker or written a note on your skin when you didn’t have a piece of paper on hand? Most people have done so at least once or twice—but can you get skin cancer from drawing on yourself? It’s highly unlikely. Although inks may contain solvents that can…Read More
Yes, skin cancer can be hereditary. Although the presence of skin cancer in a parent or grandparent is not a perfect predictor of that same disease’s occurrence in a younger generation, a variety of factors put the children of those with skin cancer at a greater risk for the disease. Some of these factors are…Read More
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right sunscreen for your needs. While there are two main types of sunscreen—chemical and physical—your work won’t end once you’ve chosen one or the other. Although every person can lower their risk of skin cancer by wearing sun protection on a daily basis, your habits and…Read More
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is a primary cause of skin cancer, and daily use of broad spectrum sunscreen is one of the best defenses against ultraviolet light. So, does sunscreen prevent skin cancer? Although there are no 100% guarantees, virtually all experts agree that the daily use of sunscreen significantly lowers one’s risk of…Read More
Skin cancers can be accompanied by a wide range of symptoms, but is skin cancer itchy? A rash that itches could be cancer, but itching could also result from other conditions, including dry skin, eczema, or contact dermatitis. In other words, the questions “Can skin cancer itch?” and “Does skin cancer itch?” have different answers:…Read More
Many cancerous tumors do not cause any abnormal feelings before they start to spread, but that certainly doesn’t mean that living with skin cancer is easy. Skin cancer can be deadly, and the sooner you can secure treatment, the better. More or less aggressive skin cancers can have varying effects on a patient’s quality of…Read More
Skin cancer was discovered in 1804 by the French doctor Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laënnec, who gave his first lecture on melanoma while he was still a student. In 1827, Arthur Jacob discovered the tumor that would come to be known as basal cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma in situ, also known as Bowen’s disease, was…Read More
Can cysts be cancerous? Are they dangerous? Many people wonder, “What does a cyst look like—and how can I tell if it’s cancerous?” While most skin cysts are benign, some can resemble cancerous lumps or even mimic melanoma in appearance or texture. This article clarifies how to tell them apart. So, what’s the difference between…Read More
Melanoma—the most dangerous kind of skin cancer—usually looks like a mole, not a rash. However, yes, skin cancer can sometimes look like a rash, especially in its early stages. In fact, many people ask “can skin cancer look like a rash?” because it is often confused with eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis. Although neither basal cell…Read More