May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month - Park Cities Dermatology of Dallas

Posted by Park Cities Cosmetic Dermatology in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX on Apr 25, 2008

Dr. Max Adler and PA Sandra Witten of Park Cities Dermatology want to share their extensive knowledge on skin cancer prevention with the city of Dallas. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Park Cities Dermatology are available to discuss prevention, detection, and treatment.

Dallas, Texas - May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Max Adler and PA Sandra Witten of Park Cities Dermatology, one of the leading Dermatology and skin care centers in Dallas, are available to discuss numerous topics about skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Whether for a hard news story requiring a medical expert, facts and statistics or a lifestyle piece about bronzing products and sun blocks, Dr. Adler and PA Witten are seasoned spokespeople who specialize in skin cancer.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. About a million people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year. American Cancer Society

  

Schedule an interview:

Publicity Contact: FMPR
Susan Friedman - 214.559.0122
susan@friedmanpr.com

Interview Topics may include:

Sun Protection and understanding UV rays
  • Difference between UVA and UVB rays and how they affect the body
  • Sun protection guidelines (avoid the sun during specific hours, protective cloth  sun block, etc.)
  • Sun block 101 – what is SPF? What factor is recommended? Which sun block protects against UVA and UVB rays? What are recommended sun block products?
Sun Alternatives
  • Available sun alternatives, such as “tanning pills,” bronzers, tanning accelerators, spray-on tans, tanning beds and creams, including the safety of each and FDA approval rating
  • Recommended beauty products to enhance a “healthy glow”
Types of Skin Cancer
  • Nonmelanoma – types, description and images
  • Melanoma – description and images
Skin Cancer Detection
  • Know your medical and family history
  • How to check yourself
  • Doctor check-up – will explain frequency and what to expect
Skin Cancer Treatment
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Topical Chemotherapy
  • Surgery


      Meet the Park Cities Dermatology Team


      Dr. Max Adler
      is a native of San Antonio, with a degree in Biology from Trinity University in San Antonio, and attended The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for Medical School. He then served four years in Pediatrics including one year on the faculty in the Emergency Room, followed by a three year Dermatology Residency.  He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Dermatology, and moved to the Metroplex in 1983, and has had offices in Arlington, Flower Mound and now in the Park Cities area.  Dr. Adler has served as President of the Arlington Medical Society and twice was President of the North Texas Dermatological Surgery Society. He has lectured locally and nationally for pharmaceutical and laser companies, and was the Producer/Host of Arlington M.D., a locally produced program on Arlington Telecable featuring health-related issues.

      PA Sandra Witten attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center with an internship at Beth Israel Hospital in New York, NY. She had additional training in Oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX and was also trained by the top Plastic Surgeons in Dallas during her four years at University Texas Southwestern.  As a former professional model, she understands the importance of healthy skin – emotionally, mentally and physically.  Her skill and specialty in providing “natural-looking” cosmetic dermatology assures her a large client list from beauty and modeling industries.

       

      Park Cities Dermatology is one of the leading Dermatology and skin care centers in Dallas.  Offering a diverse list of scientific treatments for acne, anti-aging, non-surgical reshaping and skin wellness, Dr. Max Adler and PA Sandra Witten are dedicated to providing personalized care with maximum and lasting results. 
      Dr. Adler and PA Witten are skin care experts seen frequently on ABC 8 “Good Morning Texas.”  They are also the recommended Dermatologists by the Campbell Modeling Agency.  Park Cities Dermatology is located at 8226 Douglas Avenue, Suite 540, Dallas, TX  75225.   Appointments can be made by calling 214.692.7447.  www.dallascosmeticcenter.com


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