Skin Cancer

Longer, sunnier days are great for getting out of the house and enjoying the warmth and sunshine. But, as Spring leads into Summer, it’s important to be sun smart and mindful of protecting your skin from UV damage. May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and at the office of Dr. Nita Patel, we’re

Skin cancer has one of the highest 5-year survival rates among all forms of cancer at over 99% when detected and treated in the earliest stages. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with skin cancer, understanding your viable treatment options is key to successful recovery. At Patel Dermatology and Laser Center in Marina Del Ray, we’re

Skin cancer can develop when your skin cells produce abnormal growth anywhere on the body. Because skin cancer is the fastest-growing and most common cancer in the U.S., it’s important that more and more people are becoming aware of how the disease is caused, ways to reduce your risk, and how to get a skin