Read More Sunscreen is an important part of a complete sun protection strategy, and it’s essential to reapply throughout the day to ensure you’re getting the most out of the product you choose. Generally, I recommend reapplying every two hours. Be sure to use enough product — about one ounce for your entire body — to achieve the full broad-spectrum …
Read More We’ve hidden many types of sun protection in the scene above. Some are pretty straightforward while others are, well, a little quirky. How many do you count? (Our staff found anywhere from 50 to 100!) Stumped? See Your Daily Sun Protection Guide for some hints. The post Spot the Sun Protection! appeared first on The Skin Cancer Foundation.
Read More Q: What does it mean to be a “board-certified dermatologist,” and why is it important? It all starts with the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), which currently recognizes 24 specialties, such as internal medicine and plastic surgery. Dermatology is one of them, and its official nonprofit, volunteer certifying board is the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The …
Read More Did you know that as your altitude increases, so does your risk for skin cancer? More radiation reaches you up there. Skiers (who go high), pilots (higher) and astronauts (highest) have all experienced the consequences. We talked with extraordinary achievers who have learned to protect themselves — and who explain why they chose to enter a field with …
Read More Chrissy Carbone has always had moles on her skin. She never dreamed that the innocent-looking “beauty marks” could become life-threatening. #ThisIsSkinCancer While it’s true that common moles are not dangerous, Chrissy was unaware that people with many moles have a greater risk for melanoma. “I’m covered in freckles, beauty marks and moles; they’re everywhere,” the Long Island mother …
Read More Did you know that as your altitude increases, so does your risk for skin cancer? More radiation reaches you up there. Skiers (who go high), pilots (higher) and astronauts (highest) have all experienced the consequences. We talked with extraordinary achievers who have learned to protect themselves — and who explain why they chose to enter a field with …
Read More Does your state of mind affect your skin health, or does your skin health affect your state of mind? The link works both ways! In part 1, learn from our experts, who explain the mechanism of this complex relationship and how to mitigate the damage. In part 2, hear from a cancer survivor who shares from experience how …
Read More Does your state of mind affect your skin health, or does your skin health affect your state of mind? The link works both ways! Our experts explain what you need to know and how to mitigate the damage. By Jen Singer As the pandemic began its second year early in 2021, it seemed like an important time to …
Read More Did you know that as your altitude increases, so does you risk for skin cancer? More radiation reaches you up there. Skiers (who go high), pilots (higher) and astronauts (highest) have all experienced the consequences. We talked with extraordinary achievers who have learned to protect themselves — and who explain why they chose to enter a field with …
Read More Fortunately, most skin cancers can be treated in a dermatologist’s office. But sometimes your doctor may refer you to another specialist, or work in tandem with one or more. If the disease is diagnosed at a later stage, you may need additional medical professionals to support your treatment and recovery. Learn more about the benefits of a multidisciplinary …
