While skin cancer rates steadily rise, skin cancer myths and misinformation are running rampant online, including unsafe tanning trends, untrue sunscreen claims and dangerous skin health misconceptions.
While skin cancer rates steadily rise, skin cancer myths and misinformation are running rampant online, including unsafe tanning trends, untrue sunscreen claims and dangerous skin health misconceptions.
Jake Schweitzer wants people to know: Skin cancer is serious and can happen to anyone, even athletes. It happened to his grandfather, who lost a battle with melanoma before Jake ever had a chance to meet him. That deep and personal loss is one reason why Jake is working with The Skin Cancer Foundation to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention.
Got questions about storing and traveling with sunscreen? Elisabeth G. Richard, MD, a member of our Photobiology Committee, is here to provide you with evidence-based answers you can trust to help you protect your skin and prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer.
As daylight hours steadily increase, you have more time to get outside to walk, run, hike and participate in winter sports. We’re here to remind you to practice sun safety, even when it’s cold outside. No matter the season, UV radiation can be sneaky. It reaches you at home, in your car and outside, even when it’s snowing.
Have you decided on a New Year’s Resolution yet? It’s not too late! Resolving to take better care of your skin is a great place to start improving your health: after all, it is the body’s largest organ.
Our Destination Healthy Skin RV is taking a break for the winter after spending six months on the road. From […]
November is National Healthy Skin Month, a time to pay attention to your skin and focus on skin health. Daily sun protection is an important part of a healthy skin routine, helping to prevent early signs of skin aging, sunburn and skin cancer.
Join the GivingTuesday movement and give to support the fight against skin cancer. Your gift fuels our lifesaving free skin cancer screenings, education, community programs and research grants.
Got sun protection questions? Anna L. Chien, MD, member of our Photobiology Committee, is here to provide you with evidence-based answers you can trust, to help you prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer.
November is National Healthy Skin Month, a time to pay attention to your skin and focus on skin health. Daily sun protection is an important part of a healthy skin routine, helping to prevent early signs of skin aging, sunburn and skin cancer.