Quick Facts
While the lifetime risk of developing melanoma was 1:1,500 in 1935, it increased to 1:150 in 1985, and 1:74 in 2000. It is the number one cancer diagnosed in men and women age 20-30 and the number one cause of cancer related deaths in women 25-29. Melanoma is most commonly found on the back in men and on the lower legs in women, but it can occur anywhere including the scalp, buttocks, palms and soles. We, along with the American Cancer Society and the American Academy of Dermatology, recommend an annual skin exam beginning at age 40, but sooner if you have risk factors such as many moles or a family history of skin cancer.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) measures how well a product protects your skin from burning UVB rays. To assure you are also protected from the more deeply pene-trating cancer and wrinkle producing UVA rays, choose a sunblock with a ‘broad spectrum’ ingredient: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, or Parsol (Avobenzone).
Remember to apply sunblock 20 minutes before you expose your skin to the sun and reapply every two hours.
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Fall 2005
Welcome to our new venture, Janice Cleveland Washburn, MD, PC, and our first newsletter. We are excited to announce the opening of our new office at Playhouse Square, 386 Washington Street, Wellesley. We’re confident our new space and increased staffing will enhance the care we are able to provide. We want to assure you, that although our location has changed, we remain committed to you and the health of your skin. We hope you will find the new office convenient and look forward to seeing you there. |
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Dr. Janice Cleveland Washburn is a Wellesley native. She graduated from Wellesley High School and received a bachelors degree with honors from Brown University. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed her Dermatology Residency at the combined Tufts University/ Boston University training program where she was named Chief Resident. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She was a Women’s Dermalogic Society scholarship recipient. Dr. Washburn is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, The American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, The Women’s Dermatologic Society, The Massachusetts Medical Society,
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and The Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Washburn truly appreciates her patients entrusting their care to her and strives to provide a caring environment where all of your skin care needs are addressed. Dr. Washburn has a close working relationship with many of the areas top primary care physicians, skin oncologists, dermatologic surgeons and plastic surgeons should a consultation or referral be necessary. Dr. Washburn enjoys practicing general dermatology and has a particular interest in surgical and cosmetic dermatology.
Tracey Young is also a Wellesley native and has been working with Dr. Washburn for 5 years as the Office Manager. She has an extensive background in computer design and a degree in Communications.
Ashley Denton has worked with Dr. Washburn for 2 years as a Medical Assistant. She has a Masters Degree in Developmental Psychology and has been working toward her nursing degree.
Jane Bomes is also a Wellesley native. She has a Masters Degree in Education from BC and taught kindergarten at The Meadowbrook School in Weston before joining Washburn Dermatology as a front desk receptionist.
We would like to welcome our new staff members, Liz Ricketson and Amy Boland. Liz will be working as a Medical Assistant. She previously worked at a Cosmetic Surgery practice in the Wellesley area. Amy, a Watertown native, joins us as a full time front desk receptionist. She graduated from University of Vermont with a BS in Consumer Studies. |
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As the summer comes to a close, it’s time to think about getting your skin back in shape. While most of us do our best to avoid overexposure to the sun, our active lifestyles sometimes make this difficult. If you’ve had too much “fun in the sun” this summer or want to try to erase past sun damage consider a chemical peel or IPL photorejuvenation treatment. Washburn dermatology offers both gentle glycolic acid peels and slightly more aggressive salicylic acid peels. Both peel away roughness and fade brown spots that come from sun damage and aging. The IPL is an exciting treatment that Dr. Washburn has performed for several years. The technology uses light to fade red and brown spots, smooth roughness, and decrease fine lines and pore size. As both peels and IPL treatments are done in a series over the course of several weeks or months, the change is gradual and cumulative with minimal to no downtime so you won’t miss a beat in your busy life.
Probably the hottest trend in cosmetic dermatology today is the combination of gentle laser treatments such as the IPL with injections of Botox, Collagen, or Restylane to relax or fill the lines that sun and gravity have formed. The “beauty” of these procedures is that they give you a more glowing and clear complexion, softened of many facial wrinkles without causing the downtime of more invasive procedures. Of course, the change with these more noninvasive procedures will not be as dramatic as traditional surgery. A happy patient expressed it well when she said, “I’m here for the Dr. Washburn not so extreme makeover!”
With the plethora of choices you have in the care of you skin, why choose a Board Certified Dermatologist? Becoming a Board Certified Dermatologist requires the completion of four years of college, four years of medical school, at least one year of internship in medicine or surgery, and three years of specialized dermatology training in an accredited training program. This allows you to sit for the Board Exam. The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) only endorses physicians who have passed this rigorous exam and who maintain continuing education throughout their career.
Dr. Washburn is a Diplomate of the ABD; passing the Board Exam in 1992 and recertifying in 2002. She maintains her continuing medical education accreditation through attending local and national meetings as well as staying up to date on the dermatology literature.
By seeing a Board Certified Dermatologist you can be assured of the highest quality skin care from a medical professional who is extensively trained in general medicine and in physiology and pathophysiology of the skin. A dermatologist has the ability to choose from a wide range of treatments including prescription medications and state of the art technology while taking your unique medical history into account. Whether you need general skin care or more sophisticated treatments, such as skin cancer surgery, the injection of medications or laser treatments, choosing a Board Certified Dermatologist assures you of seeing the expert in the care of your skin. For more information visit the AAD or ASDS websites at www.aad.org or www.asds-net.org.
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