Dr. Krant

With strong winds, minimal daylight, and below-freezing temperatures, long winter days turn into cold dark nights. During these lengthy winter months, it's common for your skin to be dry and itchy. Our winter skin can be more prone to bleeding and cracking, which can be painful and even lead to infection, if not handled properly. [...]

If you have fair skin, spend a lot of time outdoors, or have a family history of melanoma, it's crucial that you remember an annual skin cancer screening. For most people, monitoring their skin through at-home self-exams is enough to monitor for skin cancer. However, anyone with an increased risk of skin cancer should get [...]