May is National Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States with an estimated 3,500,000 cases diagnosed each year. According to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, it develops as an abnormal or uncontrolled growth of mutated cells of skin, typically in the top layer known as the epidermis. Skin cancer may initially appear as a bump or irregular patch on the skin. The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

The month of May is National Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that “everyone practice monthly head-to-toe self examination of their skin, so that they can find any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous.” It’s also recommended to visit your local dermatologist to get a skin cancer screening.

The Melanoma Research Foundation is encouraging people to #GetNaked to "raise awareness about melanoma and the importance of being proactive” when it comes to skin cancer. Additionally, The ABCDEs of Melanoma post is helpful in catching these cancers early.

To book a skin cancer screening at Advanced Dermatology, call (901) 759-2322 or visit http://www.advanceddermatologymemphis.com.

For additional information visit:

http://www.skincancer.org/

http://www.cancer.org/skincancer

http://www.cancercenter.com/skin-cancer/learning/

Dr. Patel Discusses Skin Care with WMC 5 Action News 5

Dr. Purvisha Patel discusses the safety and risks of fade creams with Jerica Phillips from WMC Action News 5.

WMC Action News 5 hosted a Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Patel as she answered real-time questions from viewers on all things skin care.

Dr. Purvisha Patel on WMC Action News 5

Dr. Purvisha Patel shares her expertise about a new study linking hair products to toxic chemicals on WMC Action News 5 with Jerica Phillips on May 2, 2016.

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Do Something Beautiful for Mom on her Special Day

Take care of the woman who always takes care of you by treating mom to the ultimate spa experience for Mother's Day at Visha Medi Spa inside Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer and Associates. In the month of May, Visha Medi Spa is offering five exclusive spa specials to pamper mothers in style.

“At Visha Medi Spa we would like to celebrate mothers from all over the region by providing them a place of relaxation and rejuvenation by offering specials on services including Botox, Radiesse filler, facial laser rejuvenation and micropeels,” said Dr. Purvisha Patel, owner of Visha Medi Spa and Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Associates and creator of Visha Skin Care.

Give the gift of beauty with these five rejuvenating Mother's Day specials by calling (901) 759-2322.

• Purchase a gift certificate at Visha Medi Spa and receive a free Visha Skin Care product
• Purchase 30 units of Botox and receive 10 units for free
• Buy one syringe of Radiesse filler and receive the second syringe half off
• Buy an introductory facial laser rejuvenation and receive a free micropeels.
• Purchase a facial and body wrap gift certificate and receive a free Visha Skin Care Sugar Shrink Body Scrub.

If your mom lives in a different city, let her know you’re thinking of her with a gift of beauty from Visha Skin Care. Take 15% off your purchase of Mommy or Advanced bundles with code “MothersDay2016” now through May 31. Visha Skin Care’s multitasking feature and powerful ingredients are perfect for a mother that’s always on the go. You can purchase these products at www.vishaskincare.com.