Skin Health in depth

At SkinVision, we focus on detecting signs of skin cancer in the early stages so that you get to a doctor in time to follow up, and start treatment if necessary. But before any intervention, an official diagnosis needs to be made. So how does the skin cancer diagnosis take place? Let’s take a look.

Skin cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the world. The incidence numbers have been rising for decades now, and with summer temperatures around the world reaching (or breaking) records, these numbers do not seem to decline soon. So why is skin cancer so common? That’s an important question to answer if we want to fight this threat globally. Let’s take a look at the most pressing skin cancer causes.

So.. When are you coming to the US? After our successful presentation during the startup competition at the SXSW festival in Austin, we get this question a lot: So when is SkinVision coming to the US? We are happy to say that we are working on that, but we are not quite there yet. In […]

When you wander the aisles of your favorite health and beauty store, you are probably amazed by the sheer numbers of available moisturizers. Each of them claims to be better than the other, and they all seem to have specific ingredients that might be challenging to understand. But when it comes down to choosing the right moisturizer, it is the texture that we should look for, because this is what makes it feel right on our skin. What types of moisturizer textures are there and why should we choose one over the other?

We all love a hot shower at the end of a long day, but even though it feels nice, hot water is not our skin’s best friend. While hot steam helps open up our pores, which can be good for cleansing, overall, hot water is extremely drying. In an article for Women’s Health, Sejal Shah, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City, explained that “hot water strips the skin of its natural oils leading to dry, itchy skin.” So what is the best shower temperature for your skin?

The global incidence of melanoma is increasing. According to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the incidence of malignant melanoma skin cancer in most developed countries has risen faster than any other cancer type since the mid-1950s. This increase is especially noticeable when looking at statistics from the US and UK.

The amount of magnesium you need varies widely depending on your age, sex, and other factors. Magnesium is an essential macro-mineral our body needs for many biochemical processes. It helps us digest food, prevents migraines, eases menstrual cramps and is vital for proper muscle functioning. It is also a mineral that many of us are lacking. Magnesium deficiency is very common. In the US, some reports show that up to 80 percent of the population is magnesium deficient, and when we are magnesium deficient, our skin is also missing out.

Melanoma begins in melanocyte cells found in the innermost layer of the epidermis. It occurs when those cells behave abnormally, clustering together, growing excessively and taking over surrounding tissues. Melanomas can develop from existing moles or skin growths. More commonly, they will start as a new growth that can be classified as melanoma in situ.

While many doctors may be involved in skin cancer treatment, there are a few that typically deal with it directly, such as a General Practitioner (GP) and a dermatologist. It’s important to know who treats skin cancer so that you refer to the right health specialist for help with skin cancer treatment.

A Doctor for Melanoma? You may often ask yourself when to see a doctor. The short answer is any time you notice a changing or suspicious mole or spot on your body as this is typically the first sign of melanoma. So when to see a doctor?