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Juliana Cinque MD has been working as a dermatologist in Pleasanton for over 20 years, and She has been seen literally hundreds of patients come and go through my office during that time. While all of us Californians may enjoy the sunshine that soaks our state, that sunshine can cause some fairly severe skin problems, and I have the patients to prove it. For example, long-term exposure to the sun's rays can cause skin cancer. People with light-colored hair, skin and eyes are particularly vulnerable to skin cancer, as these people tend to burn in the sun. The most deadly type of the common skin cancers is malignant melanoma. Over 8,000 people in the United States die from melanoma every year. That’s almost one person every hour. When you burn your skin, you're doing an incredible amount of damage, and having just a few serious sunburns when you're in your teens can really increase your risk for melanoma. People with fair skin, a history of sunburns and multiple moles may be at the highest risk. Melanomas arise from pigment cells such as can be found in moles or can arise from previously normal-looking skin. Moles may be natural, and you may have them since birth, but they should be monitored for change. As sometimes these changes can indicate evolution into melanoma. Fortunately, the two most common types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are less aggressive in behavior. There are over 2 million cases of basal cell carcinoma every year. While this type of cancer is rarely fatal, it can cause significant scarring especially in cosmetically critical areas such as the nose. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer. While the vast majority of patients survive this type of skin cancer, occasionally it can be fatal, especially if you are immune suppressed. Californians should all take adequate steps to protect themselves from skin cancer. This often means that you should use sunscreen at all times when you’re outdoors, even when you don't see the sunlight streaming down, and you should wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and broad brimmed hats the vast majority of the time. Additionally, Juliana Cinque MD thinks everyone should form a close relationship with a dermatologist. She can track the size and shape of moles, and inspect the skin for signs of cancer. She have some patients who come to see me every year, and She is in a great position to spot cancerous changes when She have a complete list of prior examinations to refer to.
The bright sunshine can do more than cause cancer. The sun can cause premature aging of the skin. Some of my patients arrive with worn, leathered, blotchy skin from years spent in the sunshine. There are many things she can do to assist with these problems as well. For example, she can advise patients on ointments and creams that can soften and lighten the skin, further reducing damage. Broad-band light treatment can go along way improving skin discolorations. About the author: Juliana Cinque Pleasanton Dermatologist is board certified in dermatology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Juliana Cinque, MD, provides a wide range of dermatology services in her office, and is known for her caring demeanor and emphasis on patient education. She was recently awarded the Top Doctors and Dentists award from NBC Bay Area Doctors Improving Health Care.
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