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Dr. Nathan W. Hanson, MD

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Dr. Nathan Hanson is a dermatologist at the Intermountain Budge Clinic in Logan, Utah. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and interned at LDS Hospital. He completed his dermatology residency at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.


Dr. Hanson has received many scholastic honors and volunteered at the Familial Melanoma Research Clinic at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He has published and presented research on several topics including isotretinoin therapy and lymphadenopathy.



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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dermatology:
    Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices

    MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.

    The new labels required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...Full Article

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    Look for New, Improved Sunscreen Labels

    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.

    The new labels must provide information about whether a sunscreen will protect against skin cancer in addition to sunburn,...Full Article

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    Dog DNA May Yield Clues to Human Eczema

    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- A gene associated with eczema in dogs has been identified, and that might one day lead to better treatments for people with the skin disease, a new study contends.

    The skin of patients with eczema -- whether canine or human -- ...Full Article

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    Red Hair Pigment Might Raise Melanoma Risk: Study

    THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- The red in redheads' hair is thought to put them at increased risk of the dangerous skin cancer melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun, according to a new study.

    Study co-author Dr. David Fisher and his research team first uncovered...Full Article

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    Temporary Tattoos May Leave Permanent Damage

    TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- As thousands of college students head to sunny spots for spring break, getting temporary tattoos may seem like a fun thing to do. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that they can cause blisters and permanent scarring.

    While the ink used ...Full Article

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    With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit

    THURSDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Your odds of having acne may depend on whether the "good" strain of a particular type of bacteria lives on your skin, a new study suggests.

    "People never think of wanting to have good bacteria on their skin," said lead author Huiying Li, an assistan...Full Article

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    Fans of Reality Beauty Shows Twice as Likely to Tan: Study

    THURSDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) -- People who tune in to reality beauty shows on television are much more likely to use tanning lamps and to tan outdoors than those who don't watch such shows, a new study finds.

    Indoor and outdoor tanning increase the risk of skin cancer, experts note....Full Article

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    Synthetic Skin Heals Itself With a Touch, Study Shows

    WEDNESDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they have created a touch-sensitive plastic "skin" that can heal itself when torn or cut.

    The synthetic skin includes a plastic polymer with molecules that can reorganize themselves and restore the structure of the material after it is...Full Article

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    Redheads May Face Higher Risk of Melanoma, Even Without Sun Exposure

    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- New research in mice suggests that redheaded people may be more susceptible to the dangerous type of skin cancer known as melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun.

    The findings haven't been confirmed in humans. Still, researchers d...Full Article

  • Nathan W. Hanson, MD
    Nathan W. Hanson, MD of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    What are the three main kinds of skin cancer?

    The most common type of skin cancer diagnosed in humans and the most common cancer diagnosed in general in humans is basal cell carcinoma. Over 2 million cases of basal cell carcinoma were reported in 2010. After basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer, with around

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  • Nathan W. Hanson, MD
    Nathan W. Hanson, MD of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    Did drinking colas cause my son’s acne?

    Although diet has often been implicated in acne development, no definitive studies have linked cola drinks to acne. There are some data to suggest that dairy products may influence acne development in some individuals, but no specific recommendations can be made on avoiding dairy products. Other

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  • Nathan W. Hanson, MD
    Nathan W. Hanson, MD of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    Could my daughter’s acne cause depression?

    There are many factors that play a role in the development of depression. Although acne in and of itself may not physically cause depression, the psychosocial impact that acne, especially severe acne, has on teenagers and adults is immeasurable. There are certainly dermatologists and other physicians

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  • Nathan W. Hanson, MD
    Nathan W. Hanson, MD of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    How is skin cancer treated?

    There are a variety of ways that skin cancer can be treated, depending often on the type of skin cancer. The most common types of skin cancer, basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, are often treated with either elliptical excisional surgery, in which a margin of normal skin is taken around the tumor and

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  • Nathan W. Hanson, MD
    Nathan W. Hanson, MD of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    Is skin cancer a growing threat?
    Skin cancer continues to grow in epic proportions. All types of skin cancer, including melanoma, are increasing in incidence each year. In young adults, melanoma is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. In many cases, these skin cancer cases can be prevented by appropriate use of sun screen and avoiding risky...  Full Post
  • Nathan W. Hanson, MD
    Nathan W. Hanson, MD of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    Can tanning salons increase my risk for skin cancer?

    Tanning salon use will absolutely increase an individual’s risk for skin cancer. There is unequivocal data that supports this increased risk. The common misconception is that the longer UV rays produced by some tanning beds, UVA light, are less harmful than the combination UV light produced by the sun,

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