Last week, Hugh Jackman, best known for his role as Wolverine in the “X-Men” movies, posted a photo to his Instagram account, explaining how he recently was diagnosed with skin cancer. Tampa dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman is supporting Jackman’s advice to fans: get checked out and use sunscreen.
According to multiple reports, the movie star went and got checked out by a doctor after being urged to by his wife. Wearing a bandage over the tip of his nose, Jackman revealed he had a cancerous growth removed from his nose.
“Basal cell carcinoma, which Hugh Jackman was diagnosed with, is the most common form of skin cancer,” says Forman. “With proper sunscreen use and sun safety precautions, you can minimize your risk of developing it.”
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, there are approximately 2.8 million cases of basal cell carcinoma diagnosed in the United States every year. Treatment options can range from removing the tumor and radiation to topical medicine.
In addition to using sunscreen appropriately, Forman also suggests staying out of the sun during the middle of the day, typically 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the strongest. The Tampa dermatologist also advises that long-sleeved shirts, hats and sunglasses are worn when out in the sun.
“It’s also extremely important to get checked out by a dermatologist at least once a year,” says Forman. “If you find a suspicious looking spot on your skin, make an appointment with your dermatologist as soon as possible.”
For more on Dr. Seth Forman, Tampa dermatology or Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, please visit www.FormanDerm.com.
About Dr. Seth Forman: Dr. Forman is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Tampa, Florida. He was voted the “Best Dermatologist in Carrollwood” in 2011 and 2012 by the Carrollwood News and Tribune as well as the 2013 “Best Dermatologist in North Tampa” by the Tampa Tribune. In December 2011, he opened his new Tampa dermatology office, Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, where he gives psoriasis sufferers access to the latest treatment options, including topical and oral medications, as well as biological and phototherapy. Dr. Forman is one of the few Tampa dermatologists to offer narrowband light therapy, which uses pharmaceutical grade light to suppress psoriasis. He’s also one of the few board-certified dermatologists in the U.S. to use the SRT-100 radiotherapy to treat basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.
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