Happy fall! No matter how cool the temperature, the sun’s ultraviolet rays can still cause damage to your skin and eyes within just a few minutes. Yes, even though it’s October, you can still get sunburned. Protect your skin with sunscreen, shade and clothing. And prevent sun damage to your eyes and eyelids by wearing UV-blocking sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat.
Brinly was just 23 years old when she popped a little pimple on her upper lip. To her alarm, the lesion began to grow and change, prompting her to see a doctor. After several failed treatments, Brinly was referred to a dermatologist and got a shocking diagnosis: Her “pimple” was not a pimple at all. It was an invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
While summer 2026 is coming to an end, that does not signal the end of your daily sun protection routine. Sun safety matters in every season, because each time your skin is exposed to UV rays without protection, it adds to the damage that can result in accelerated signs of aging and skin cancer.
Jake and Alexis Schweitzer are working to make sun protection a habit for their generation, and to honor their dad’s father, who died of melanoma when he was 43.
Sophia Xia, former Miss Illinois Teen USA, is a scholar, researcher, athlete, mentor and leader of a youth skin health advocacy movement.
When lightning-fast Minecraft player Anthony Salzarulo (aka Couriway) learned that his girlfriend was diagnosed with melanoma, he snapped into action to help.
Whitney’s melanoma did not look suspicious, but she trusted her instincts and advocated for a biopsy. She shares her story to spread skin cancer awareness.
August is Summer Sun Safety Month, and we’re sending a friendly reminder to make sun protection a daily, lasting habit. Sun-protective (UPF) clothing is the simplest way to stay sun safe; unlike sunscreen, you never need to reapply. Enjoy the final weeks of summer 2026 and be sure to extend your complete sun protection strategy into the fall, winter and spring. Take shade breaks, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat and protect your eyes with sunglasses.
Tanmaxxing is a popular trend among teens, despite a mountain of evidence about the dangers of UV radiation and increased skin cancer risk. The trend has prompted one teen to speak up by sharing the truth about tanmaxxing.
Immunosuppressants are lifesaving for patients with solid organ transplants. However, these medications leave the body more vulnerable to infections and skin cancer.
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