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Is Tanning Dangerous?

May 7, 2012 by

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Tanning is a major national pastime which was more in vogue several years ago when the darker your skin was, the more “sexy” or “handsome” you were. Nowadays, we know much more about the problems that sun exposure can bring. In this interview important information about our attitudes towards tanning, measures that are essential to preventing skin damage from the sun, and the dangers of tanning is presented. A good website for more information is: www.listentoyourskin.org.

After this interview Dr. Gracer reviews the causes and treatments for basal cell carcinoma, the most common skin cancer and, thankfully, the easiest to treat if it is caught early.  He describes the early signs of skin damage and what to look for.

More about Dr. Gilbert: Dr. Erin Gilbert is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer prevention & treatment, cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery.

An Honors graduate of SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Dr. Gilbert was named Chief Resident in Dermatology in her final year of training.  She performed her internship in internal medicine at New York University Medical Center.  In addition to her medical degree, Dr. Gilbert also holds a PhD in Neural and Behavioral Sciences from SUNY Downstate School of Graduate Studies.

The recipient of many honors and awards including Alpha Omega Alpha, Dr. Gilbert has been published in numerous journals and periodicals, and is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and young son.

 

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About Richard Gracer

Richard I. Gracer, MD, is the founder of Gracer Behavioral Health Services, an innovative and comprehensive substance abuse program that stresses the reduction of cravings, and has been in medical practice since 1974. He is certified in Addiction Medicine and Family Practice, and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He edited Beating the Years, Beating Sports Injuries, and Beating Back Pain (Barron’s, 2003,2005, 2006), and wrote the popular “Ask the Doctor” column in the Lamorinda Sun for 10 years. He is the author of A New Prescription for Addiction.

Dr. Gracer is also the Host of A New Prescription for Health on WomensRadio. A New Prescription for Healthfeatures discussions with noted experts, both researchers and practitioners, on cutting edge, holistic, and comprehensive treatments for pain and addiction. Aimed at the educated person seeking more information, this series provides hard-to-get information and insights, including interviews with actual patients, on treatment of these difficult and pervasive problems.

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