DOCTOR'S APPROACH

Basal cell carcinoma or BCC is the most common type of skin cancer in Caucasians. It is estimated that the skin cancer will affect nearly two million people this coming year.

A recent study funded by the Norwegian Institute for Public Health found that teens that have severe acne are twice as likely to commit suicide as their peers who do not have acne.

Dr. Marcy Street is a board-certified, Mayo Clinic-trained dermatologist, the first fellowship-trained African American female Mohs surgeon in the US. As a Mohs skin cancer surgeon, she specializes in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

Doctor's Approach Dermatology celebrating 20 years of servicing the Mid-Michigan area, has grown to three divisions, a complete-care dermatology clinic, Med Spa, and a skincare line developed personally by Dr. Street.

As parents and children head out into the sun, it is important to remember that children need an appropriate amount of sunscreen applied to their skin.

Sunless tanning products can lead to a decrease in unhealthy tanning behaviors.

More and more states are beginning to explore the possibility of tightening restrictions on tanning for minors.

Light therapy can be used to treat various skin conditions such as rashes.

Dr. Marcy Street, a nationally recognized dermatologist, will appear on “The Doctors” (check local listings) to discuss Blu-Light Photodynamic Therapy, the latest effective treatment for patients suffering from acne and precancerous lesions.

Everyday people run the risk of coming into contact with lice. While there are many over-the-counter creams, lotions and shampoos, many people need a second treatment. To help rid lice quicker, the FDA approved a head lice treatment called Natroba