Skin Cancer Blog | by Dr. Sebastian Podlipnik

A woman at the beach using oral sunscreen while engaging in outdoor sports.

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Oral Sunscreen: Is It the Best Option to Protect Your Skin from Sun Damage?

Oral sunscreen is an innovative strategy that complements the use of topical sunscreens. Through supplements rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it helps reduce sun damage from the inside, promoting cell repair and protecting your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation. Although it doesn’t replace traditional sunscreen, it offers additional defense against premature aging, dark spots, and skin cancer. Discover how it works and why you should consider incorporating it into your daily routine for more complete protection.

09/09/2024 No Comments

Image showing a patient with sebaceous hyperplasias on the forehead.

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Sebaceous Hyperplasia: Causes and Effective Treatments

Sebaceous hyperplasias are a common skin condition that can affect the appearance of the face. Discover what causes them and how to effectively treat them to restore the health of your skin.

30/08/2024 No Comments

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Dermatofibroma: what you need to know about this benign tumor

Dermatofibromas are benign skin tumors that can appear anywhere on the body, especially on the extremities. This article answers all your questions about dermatofibromas, from identification to treatment.

08/06/2024 No Comments

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Moles on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands

Greetings to all skin health and skin cancer prevention enthusiasts! I am Dr. Sebastian Podlipnik, a specialist in skin cancer.

14/09/2023 1 Comment

illustration of a longitudinal melanonychia that can occur in moles and melanoma of the nail

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Melanonychia: moles and melanoma on the nail

Melanonychia, that dark line on the nail, worries many patients. As a dermatologist specializing in melanoma, I explain what it is, when it is benign, when to suspect a nail melanoma and what we do in consultation to evaluate it.

20/07/2023 55 Comments

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How to treat a sunburn?

Sunburn is a reality that affects many people around the world, especially in summer. These burns can be very painful and can be

18/06/2023 No Comments

Illustration showing a couple using UVA rays from tanning beds.

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UVA rays and tanning beds: what no one ever explains to you!

Maria (not her real name) is one of my patients who loved the sun and enjoyed spending hours at the beach. When she was a teenager, she had

01/04/2023 No Comments

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Actinic keratoses: What are they and how to eliminate them?

The skin has a memory and all the sun that we accumulate during our lives will manifest itself at some point (it will take its toll). One of

13/11/2022 1 Comment

Follow-up of digital dermoscopy in Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

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Digital dermoscopy for mole monitoring

The prognosis of a skin cancer can be very different depending on how long it has been growing on our skin. One of the great challenges

15/10/2022 No Comments

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Nicotinamide for the prevention of non-melanoma skin cancer

Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 that has been shown to enhance DNA damage repair.

17/11/2021 No Comments

Sebastian Podlipnik

Dermatology Blog

I am a dermatologist and cum laude PhD and author of multiple research studies. I specialize in skin cancer, laser technologies and longevity in dermatology. The intention of this blog is to bring you closer to topics of interest in dermatology and research.