AI is making headlines in all fields, including skin cancer. One expert tells us how dermatologists can work with the technology to improve the detection and treatment of skin cancer.
AI is making headlines in all fields, including skin cancer. One expert tells us how dermatologists can work with the technology to improve the detection and treatment of skin cancer.
August is Summer Sun Safety Month, and we’re here to help you to be proactive about your skin health during summertime and all year long.
When it comes to DIY sunscreens, you don’t know what you’re getting. Formulations that are being shared on social media have no science behind them, and can be dangerous to use. Sunscreens made in the U.S. are regulated by the FDA, and must undergo rigorous testing.
When it comes to skin cancer prevention, consistency is key. And if you have an outdoor hobby, like golf, not using your sunscreen every time you hit the course is a real handicap. Here, our experts drive home advice from their golfing patients that is sure to inspire others.
People who have had skin cancer are always at higher risk of developing future skin cancers, but tattoos do not increase that risk. However, it’s never a good idea to have a tattoo placed too close to (or over) a mole.
July is UV Safety Awareness Month and we want to remind you: Don’t get burned! Sunburn happens quickly and hurts you in more ways than one:
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Starting today and throughout the spring, we’re speaking up about the world’s most common cancer. Visit our website for everything you need to know, including accurate, medically reviewed skin cancer information, images and videos.
The best sunscreen is the one you’ll use, so researchers wanted to dig a bit deeper into what makes people use sunscreen, how they apply it and when — with the hopes of getting more people to do it more regularly.
For more than 40 years, The Skin Cancer Foundation has given grants to early career investigators whose work shows promise in the prevention, detection or treatment of skin cancer. Previous recipients have become trailblazers in their fields and continue to support our mission. Allow us to introduce you to our donors and our three most recent awardees, who share how they balance patient care, research and family life.
What is it that makes my skin develop multiple skin cancers, while someone else never gets one?
