Read More For Sean McDermott, head coach of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, a strong defensive strategy is a key part of winning, both on and off the field. #ThisIsSkinCancer Sean, a fair-skinned, blue-eyed redhead, is no stranger to the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays. But what opened his eyes to the dangers of skin cancer was seeing a mentor …
Ask the Expert: Do Cosmetic Dermatology Treatments Make Your Skin Sun Sensitive?
Read More Q: Do cosmetic dermatology treatments (like chemical peels or lasers) make your skin sun sensitive? Yes, any cosmetic treatment that purposefully exfoliates, punctures or otherwise damages the top or mid-layers of the skin will cause photosensitivity. These treatments include but are not limited to resurfacing lasers, microneedling devices and chemical peels. Since the new tissue revealed during these …
Ask the Expert: Are Photos of Skin Cancer a Reliable Indicator?
Read More Q: The new, changing or unusual spots on my skin don’t look like pictures I see online or in brochures. Does that mean I don’t need to worry? This is a question I get all the time, and the short answer is no — you should not take false comfort from the fact that your lesion doesn’t resemble …
Ask the Expert: How Often Do I Need to Reapply Sunscreen If I’m Indoors All Day?
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 …
Spot the Sun Protection!
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.
Ask the Expert: What is Board Certification?
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 …
High Altitude, High Risk, Part 3 (HIGHEST)
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 …
From Beauty Mark to Melanoma
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 …
High Altitude, High Risk, Part 2
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 …
The Mind-Skin Stress Connection, Part 2: Waiting on Biopsy Results?
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 …