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GIVING BACK
As we strive to have skin that looks good, it’s important
to remember the health concerns of skin care. Since 1979, the Skin Cancer Foundation has been leading the fight against skin cancer. They’ve made strides in helping people understand the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and effective treatment.
A spokeswoman for the Foundation, Ali Venosa, lists risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing skin cancer. They include indoor tanning, sustaining frequent sunburns, unprotected exposure to UVA and UVB rays, genetics, atypical moles, history of an organ transplant or having red hair. “Most people do not realize that the sun exposure they received in their teens and early adulthood tends to show up in later years,” she says.
Locally, Marisa Stringer, N.P., and Kate Holcomb, M.D., are leading the fight against skin cancer at their clinic Nü Visage that opened December 1. “Targeting at-risk populations— particularly children, teens, and young adults—is crucial
in reducing long-term skin damage and the future risk of
skin cancer,” says Stringer. “During youth, the skin is still developing and especially vulnerable to UV radiation. “At Nü Visage, we offer skin cancer screenings for children and adults, in addition to skin cancer treatments.”
Skin Cancer Foundation
www.skincancer.org
story by Lynn Lofton
NOW OPEN!
Marisa Stringer, Nurse Practitioner/Owner
Gulf Coast’s first boutique-style Dermatology & Aesthetics practice
Curated Services
• Skin Cancer detection & treatment
• Injectables & Skin Rejuvenation Therapies
1720 A Medical Park Dr, Suite 160, Biloxi, MS
228.863.8431 nuvisageskin.com
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