Did you know that as your altitude increases, so does your risk for skin cancer? More radiation reaches you up there.
Did you know that as your altitude increases, so does your risk for skin cancer? More radiation reaches you up there.
Did you know that as your altitude increases, so does you risk for skin cancer? Champion ski racer Erik Schlopy shares how he protects himself against UV radiation.
As the weather gets cooler and the days grow shorter, it’s easy to think that you don’t need sunscreen anymore. After all, you’re just taking the dog for a walk, running a few errands or going to work. You’re just outside for a few minutes. And you’re wearing a jacket. That should have you covered, right? Nope!
Fall weather is perfect for bicycling, whether it’s a long-distance challenge or a leisurely family ride in the country. The sun is out, the air is crisp, the humidity tends to be lower — and the need for sun protection is as important as ever.
Discover how the personal care and cosmetics industry is developing sunscreen products that shield your skin from damage while providing a multitude of benefits.
Sunscreen protection has mainly focused on dangers of ultraviolet (UV) light. Learn why researchers are working on protecting skin from a much broader spectrum!
One of the best sun protection strategies is to go where the sun is not. It’s free and easy if you keep it in mind, so put shade on your radar!
One of the top search phrases on SkinCancer.org is, “Can I leave my skin cancer alone?” Two of our physician experts answer why, when you’ve been diagnosed with a skin cancer, time is of the essence.
If you (or someone you know) has been diagnosed with two or more nonmelanoma skin cancers, you are part of a special group. You are also, unfortunately, at much higher risk of developing further skin cancers.
The last thing Summer Sanders expected to hear at a routine visit to her dermatologist was the word “melanoma.”
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