If the new, changing or unusual spots on your skin don’t look like the ones you’ve seen in skin cancer photos, are you off the hook? Not necessarily.
If the new, changing or unusual spots on your skin don’t look like the ones you’ve seen in skin cancer photos, are you off the hook? Not necessarily.
Hair professionals are in a unique position to detect skin cancers on the scalp because they have a natural view of difficult-to-see areas.
Although protecting you and your loved ones from both sun damage and insect bites with one product sounds convenient (anyone with squirmy small children wishes for that), it is better to use two different products.
While all types of skin cancer are less common in people of color, their outcomes are dramatically worse. Our expert explains what accounts for this gap.
Reading a sunscreen label shouldn’t be like deciphering a foreign language. But many people don’t understand how to read a sunscreen label or how the product protects the skin. Now is a good time to brush up on sunscreen terminology like SPF and broad spectrum.
If you’re heading to the beach this summer (or even just spending time in your own backyard!), make sure you know how to avoid sunburns in the first place — but also what to do if you do sustain one.
There are more than a few situations where UV radiation can sneak in and reach you, and it’s just as important to protect yourself against potential skin damage at these times as it is on sunny days.
In May 2022, our volunteer dermatologists screened 263 participants across four states and Washington, DC, putting in over 39 hours of screening time. And we’re just getting started!
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you may not realize how much UV exposure you’re getting while pursuing your passion. Maximize your sun safety with our experts’ best tips.
If much of a skin cancer tumor is below the surface, the scar may be bigger than expected. But Mohs surgery has a high cure rate while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible.
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