Read More Before you hit the road or board a train, bus or plane this season, here’s a new way to make your trip safer: Protect yourself from the sun while you’re getting to your destination. You know when you’re on a long trip, stuck on the sunny side, and your ear or your arm feels like it’s on fire? …
Amelanotic Melanoma: It Doesn’t Look Like Other Melanomas
Read More Odds are, if you have spent time on SkinCancer.org, you know the classic ABCDE warning signs of melanoma: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variations, Diameter over ¼ inch (6 mm) or Dark in color, and Evolution or change. But did you know that some melanomas have very different features? For example, certain melanomas may have no color at all. Physicians refer to these as …
Are You at Risk for Skin Cancer?
Read More Time limit: 0 Quiz-summary 0 of 8 questions completed Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Information Certain types of skin are at greater risk for developing sun damage and skin cancer. Do you know your skin type? The Fitzpatrick Skin Type is a skin classification system first developed in 1975 by Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD, of …
Back to Basics: Understanding the World’s Most Common Cancer
Read More May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, when interest in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment is high. Hopefully you’ve learned something new from The Skin Cancer Foundation that can help keep you and your family safe. Skin Cancer Awareness Month is also a good time to go back to basics. Here’s a quick refresher on the major types of …
Social Media and Skin Cancer: The Benefits, the Drawbacks for Patients Seeking Support
Read More Have you ever shared details of your medical diagnosis on social media? If so, you are in good company. We know from our own online community that many people with skin cancer use social media as a tool to provide and receive comfort, share new treatment research and engage with other patients, physicians and resources. When used wisely, …
Our New Approach to a Challenging Skin Cancer Statistic
Read More For decades, The Skin Cancer Foundation has been one of the most trusted sources for curated and medically reviewed U.S. statistics on skin cancer. The media rely on us, and so do physicians and millions of patients. We take this responsibility very seriously. Updating our incidence statistics on melanoma is relatively simple. Cases are tracked through the CDC’s …
Indoor Tanning Legislation: Here’s Where We Stand
Read More When you consider the dangers of indoor tanning, it’s difficult to believe the practice is still legal for anyone, let alone children. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a proven human carcinogen, and more than 419,000 cases of skin cancer in the U.S. each year are linked to indoor tanning. Yet we know that teenagers around the country are still …
I Heard it Through the Grapevine: New Research Shows Grapes May Offer UV Protection
Read More A recent study suggests that, along with traditional sun protection strategies, eating grapes may offer some benefit in keeping skin safe from ultraviolet radiation. Should grapes be part of your sun protection strategy? New research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology suggests that, along with tried-and-true methods like applying sunscreen, seeking shade and covering …
Against the Wind
Read More Ahoy, Mates! Whether you tack or jibe, the wind increases your risk for sun damage. Protect yourself! You do your best to protect your skin from the sun. But did you know Mother Nature ups the ante on windy days? Our experts share some breezy advice to safeguard your skin. By JENNIFER C. TANG, MD, and C. WILLIAM HANKE, …
Healthy Skin in Your Pocket
Read More Seven simple ways your phone can help you protect skin health and detect skin cancer early. If you’re like most people, you keep your cell phone nearby at all times. Your phone is so much more than just a device to connect with people – it’s an indispensable source of information and entertainment. You may not know, though, …