Summertime means outdoor adventures, beach days, and soaking up the sun. However, with the joys of summer comes the risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Protecting our skin from harmful [...]
As reported in RealSelf last month, model Khloé Kardashian had a serious skin cancer scare recently. She noticed a small bump on her face and assumed it was a pimple [...]
Even though a person of color might rarely get a sunburn, it’s important to practice sun care, because the sun can still damage your skin. It’s especially important for people [...]
Skin cancer can affect anyone under the sun – literally! That’s why it’s so important to stay informed about how it works and what we’re doing to keep ourselves safe [...]
The Real Cover-Up: How Sunscreen Can Help Prevent Skin Cancer Dermatologist Richard Torbeck, MD with Advanced Dermatology PC, Shares Sun Protection Tips and Busts Sunscreen Myths. Skin Cancer Awareness Month [...]
“More and more people realize that a ‘healthy’ suntan is anything but,” says Jennifer Wong, a certified registered physician’s assistant specializing in dermatology with Advanced Dermatology PC. “The ultraviolet rays [...]
New Study Sheds Light on the Relationship Between a High Fat Diet and Skin Cancer A high-fat diet has long been proven to be detrimental to one’s health. For years, [...]
Protection from the sun is very important for the skin. Being out in the sun without protection can increase the risk for sunburn, wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer. Skin [...]
Sunscreen is used to protect the skin from sun effects such as skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common and increasing form of cancer in the United States. From [...]
Wrinkles and other visible signs of aging are unavoidable. The severity of aging signs, however, can be affected by factors that are sometimes preventable. A major factor that contributes to [...]
A survey conducted by Consumer Reports showed that the most important contributing factor in deciding which sunscreen to buy was its SPF. After testing the SPF claims, however, only 2 [...]
There are a lot of myths surrounding sunscreen, tanning, and sun exposure that can lead to neglecting the health of your skin. Harmful UV rays from the sun or tanning [...]
There is no such thing as a healthy tan, at least not one caused by UV rays. Sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer which makes it one [...]
Recent skin cancer awareness campaigns have publicized the risk factors for skin cancer and the importance of using sunscreen when outdoors. As a result, more people now apply sunscreen before [...]
With summer in full swing, there are rampant reminders to apply sunscreen regularly when enjoying time in the sun. This time of year may pose concern to parents, whose are [...]
It is no longer a question that indoor tanning can greatly increase one’s risk of developing skin cancer in the future. Pop culture has glorified that tanned look for everyone, [...]
Summer is finally here, with its long, sunny days. Although this weather practically begs people to sit out in the sun, recent studies show a definite link between excessive sun [...]
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 70,000 cases of melanoma are diagnosed each year, and 3,000 melanoma-related deaths occur each year. Numerous [...]
According to the Mayo clinic, 1 out every 5 Americans suffers from Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD. Some of those with IBD may be at an increased risk for skin [...]
Dr. Joshua Fox and Dr. Valerie Goldburt on misconceptions about cosmetics and sun protection We all agree on sunscreen for a day at the beach. But do we need it [...]
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