The goal of your dermatologist should not only be the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, but also to provide patients the education to reverse and treat sun damage prior to developing the need for surgery. Counseling on sun protective behavior and providing a tailored regimen of actionable prevention can help reduce the formation of skin cancer. Each patient has their own unique history and set of life circumstances that does not allow a ‘one size fits all’ approach. By getting to truly understand each patient in a personal way, Dr. Thosani can guide how best to fit sun protection and damage reversal into her patient’s life. Debunking myths perpetuated by online forums is also important – as today’s internet provides a plethora of unverified information which she can help patients decode.
