Marmur Medical Blog

  1. A Skin Check a Day Keeps the Cancer at Bay

    My skin type (fair and freckly) puts me in the so-called “high-risk” group for developing skin cancer. On top of wearing hats and sunglasses whenever the slightest ray of sun shines, I am also quite vigilant with the sunscreen. Fortunately, the last years of my education in graduate school (and now medical school) have made… Read More

  2. My family has a history of melanoma . . . what does this mean for me?

    I come from a family where one side is plagued by heart attacks, and the other afflicted by cancer. At the moment, my chances of surviving over the age of 60 are looking pretty slim. Thankfully, I seem to have inherited the low blood pressure and cholesterol of my cancer-afflicted side of the family, so… Read More

  3. Welcome to the Marmur Medical Blog

    At Marmur Medical, our focus isn’t just skin deep. After treating thousands of patients in the past ten years, Dr. Ellen Marmur believes that the art of dermatology requires a personalized approach to include all facets of your wellbeing, inside and out, because your skin reflects every aspect of your health and your lifestyle. For… Read More