The best sunscreen is the one you’ll use, so researchers wanted to dig a bit deeper into what makes people use sunscreen, how they apply it and when — with the hopes of getting more people to do it more regularly.
Our annual magazine, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, shares advice from experts on skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, as well as stories from people who have experienced skin cancer. It also highlights our members, donors, programs and events that all support our efforts to fight the world’s most common cancer.
The best sunscreen is the one you’ll use, so researchers wanted to dig a bit deeper into what makes people use sunscreen, how they apply it and when — with the hopes of getting more people to do it more regularly.
His fans adored him for the salt-rimmed, worry-free lifestyle he espoused. Now his enormous following has given him a posthumous […]
For more than 40 years, The Skin Cancer Foundation has given grants to early career investigators whose work shows promise in the prevention, detection or treatment of skin cancer. Previous recipients have become trailblazers in their fields and continue to support our mission. Allow us to introduce you to our donors and our three most recent awardees, who share how they balance patient care, research and family life.
AI is making headlines in all fields, including skin cancer. One expert tells us how dermatologists can work with the technology to improve the detection and treatment of skin cancer.
What is it that makes my skin develop multiple skin cancers, while someone else never gets one?
… because too many people still think skin cancer is “no big deal,” maybe we want to scare you a bit. Despite recent advances in detection and treatment, skin cancer is a serious disease that can have devastating consequences. Read our six important lessons and, yes, be a little afraid. It might make all the difference.
A review confirmed that indoor tanning is associated with increased risk of early onset skin cancers, especially if you’ve used tanning devices at a young age.
The time from melanoma diagnosis to treatment is longer in patients of color than in their white counterparts. We need more diversity in clinical trials to know why these disparities exist.
Sunscreen is always a major part of the sun protection equation, but there are many other clothing and accessory options you can mix and match to create the best possible coverage. Here’s our guide to find what’s best for you.
As the world’s temperature rises, scientists say, so does our risk of skin cancer. Get the facts about how global warming affects your skin.
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