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Get a Mole Check for Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May

May 14, 2014Dr. Sanusi UmarBirthmark Removal Treatments, Birthmarks, Blogmelanoma, Mole check, mole removal, skin cancer, skin doctor

Get a mole check from a skin doctor this May during National Skin Cancer Awareness month. Melanoma, which only accounts for 5 percent of skin cancer cases, kills one American every hour, according to the According to the American Cancer Society. Melanoma also accounts for the vast majority of skin cancer deaths, which is why…

Laser Tattoo Removal Consideration for Birthmarks and Moles

Aug 21, 2013Dr. Sanusi Umar1 CommentBirthmarks, Blog, tattoo removallaser tattoo removal

Millions of people in the United States get tattoos every year. As of 2010, 23 percent of Americans have a tattoo, according to Pew Research. For those ages 30 to 45, 32 percent have a tattoo. However, many also want to eventually remove tattoos for a number of reasons. This requires laser tattoo removal. Laser…

Is it Possible to Get Rid of a Birthmark?

Mar 27, 2013Dr. Sanusi Umar2 CommentsBirthmarks, Laser Skin Treatments, laser treatmentbirthmark, Get rid of a birthmark, laser birthmark removal, Port wine, treatment

Yes, it is possible to get rid of a birthmark. Most people are born with some small spot that makes them distinct, like an oddly shaped discoloration. But many others are born with a large, exposed marking that can make them feel insecure or unattractive. Birthmarks come in all shapes, sizes, textures, and colors. In…