Can a quick AI search tell you whether that new mole is worth a trip to the doctor? Dr. Antony Nakhla has seen how AI can get that assessment wrong in both directions. Real skin cancer prevention starts with knowing what to look for and when to act.
On Wellness Junkies, Amy Sherman talks with Dr. Nakhla, a double board-certified dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, author, scientist, and innovator. Amy has had nearly ten basal cell carcinomas herself, so she brings firsthand experience and plenty of questions. Dr. Nakhla shares the warning signs that should send you to a dermatologist and explains why the sun you got before age 20 matters more than most people realize.
Then they get practical. Dr. Nakhla walks through a simple rule for how much sunscreen to apply to your face and body, and why the number on the bottle matters less than you might expect. He also settles whether your SPF makeup counts, when Mohs surgery is the right call, and why choosing the right specialist for skin cancer removal matters.
Stay for the skincare tips near the end. Dr. Nakhla shares an eye cream hack you probably haven’t tried, plus his take on whether a stronger retinoid gets you better results. Press play for wellness tips you can use before your next day in the sun and a smarter plan for skin cancer prevention that fits real life.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Mohs Surgeon Dr. Antony Nakhla on Younger Patients
02:19 Basal Cell, Squamous Cell, Melanoma, and the ABCDEs
04:38 Warning Signs to Watch and AI Mole Checks
08:36 Treatment Options and When Mohs Surgery Fits
12:31 Why a Dermatologist Should Remove Your Skin Cancer
15:15 Skin Cancer Prevention Starts Before Age 20
19:37 Annual Skin Checks and the Role of Genetics
22:25 SPF Numbers, the Shot Glass Rule, and Zinc
29:02 Eighth Day Skincare and the Tretinoin Question
42:15 Eye Cream on Lips and Rapid-Fire Favorites
About Dr. Antony Nakhla:
A double board-certified dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, author, scientist and innovator, Dr. Antony Nakhla is a leading authority in skin cancer treatment, Mohs micrographic reconstructive surgery, and wound healing. Dr. Nakhla is actively in private practice in Newport Beach, CA, treating both cosmetic and reconstructive patients guided by the belief that people look best, and most naturally beautiful, when they look like themselves. Dr. Nakhla is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, and the American Osteopathic Association. He is the author of numerous articles and studies in peer-reviewed journals.
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