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Melissa Langley, MD Dermatology & Aesthetics

Dr. Melissa Langley is a board-certified dermatologist dedicated to the health and beauty of your skin. She specializes in comprehensive skin care, from clinical treatment to aesthetic enhancements, ensuring optimal results for all ages. Recognized as a top dermatologist in Nashville and nationally, Dr. Langley combines medical expertise with a holistic approach, making patient care her top priority.

Alastin - Restorative Eye Treatment
Alastin - Restorative Neck Complex
Alastin - Restorative Skin Complex
Elta MD - UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46
Elta MD - UV Clear Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 46
Glycolix Body Lotion
Update on Skin Cancer 2024

Update on Skin Cancer 2024

Skin cancer awareness month is observed every May to raise awareness about the dangers of skin cancer and promote early detection and prevention.

Current data reveals that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and is still on the rise.  In 2024, it’s estimated that greater than 200,000 new cases of melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, will be diagnosed in the United States, and over 8,000 people will die. Melanoma can be very aggressive and needs to be caught early. It accounts for only 1% of skin cancers but causes the vast majority of skin cancer deaths.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed each year. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas account for most skin cancers and are less deadly than melanoma.

The most common skin cancer is Basal cell carcinoma (BCC). It appears as a flesh-colored or pearly papule usually, but can also be a red, scaly, persistent patch that appears on sun-exposed areas of the skin like the face, arms and neck. It is easily curable with surgery or special cancer-fighting creams.

The second most common is Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and it appears as a firm red bump, scaly patch or tender area that won’t heal. It also favors sun-exposed areas. 

Melanoma is the least common, but the deadliest. It appears as an irregular mole or dark spot but can also be pink. It has many faces so can be especially sneaky. Melanoma can spread inside the body, so it is critical to diagnose early.

There are other types of less common skin cancer such as Merkel cell carcinoma which is the type that Jimmy Buffet had.

Because skin cancer is so common, it is imperative to do self-skin exams and be checked by a dermatologist on an annual basis.

Precautions to minimize UV exposure with sunscreen of 30 SPF or higher with reapplication, sun protective clothing, hats, glasses and seeking shade are mandatory. Avoiding direct sunlight between 10am and 4pm when the sun’s rays are the strongest is helpful.

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Antioxidants

Antioxidants

Antioxidants play a critical role in skincare by neutralizing free radicals (charged particles) that can damage skin cells which may result in skin cancer as well as photoaging. Photoaging includes thinning of the skin, telangiectasia or dilated blood vessels, irregular pigment such as age spots and texture irregularity.
Antioxidants protect the skin from oxidative stress caused by factors like UV radiation and pollution. Antioxidants like vitamins C and E, niacinamide, vitamin A (retinols), selenium, zinc, and some botanicals help prevent or slow down aging, improve skin texture, stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation, and support healing process.
Melissa Langley MD Aesthetics carries numerous products that are excellent in their science as well as cosmetically elegant:
Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum by SkinBetter Science
C-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum by Alastin
Daily Power Defense by ZO Skin Health
Illuminating AOX Serum by ZO Skin Health

Heliocare Advanced is an oral antioxidant.  (Dr. Langley take it daily to prevent aging and skin cancer!)
There are additional products in the office that include antioxidants to supplement other active ingredients.
Antioxidants play a vital role in protecting the skin from oxidative stress, stimulating collagen production, improving hydration, delaying wrinkle formation, promoting even skin tone, brightening the skin, reducing inflammation, and supporting the skin’s natural repair processes.
Antioxidants are a must to help prevent damage and are mandatory to have in one’s skin care regimen. Sunscreen alone is not enough to maintain and preserve healthy skin!!
Visit our Instagram post about Antioxidants!
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Pavise: Dynamic Age Defense SPF

Pavise: Dynamic Age Defense SPF

 

Definition of PAVISE: oblong shield used during mid 14th century-16th century; long enough to cover the entire body; used by archers and crossbow individuals for the ultimate protection “THE WALL SHIELD

Pavise is a REVOLUTION: a complete anti-photoaging innovation. A unique, cutting-edge molecule!

It contains a unique Diamond-Core technology which incorporates zinc oxide that was meticulously engineered into a spherical molecular shape that efficiently scatters light.  It is chemical free. Other mineral sunscreens have jagged molecules that are inefficient at scattering light and take on a white appearance.

Dynamic Age Defense is luxuriously smooth and uniform. Its patented molecule goes on transparent and works 5 x greater to block UVA, UVB and even high energy visible light (blue light). Since there are no chemicals, it also eradicates 80% of solar generated reactive oxygen species (ROS). It functions as an antioxidant.

 

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