A decade ago, sun protection was not considered cool or glamorous, but thanks in part to social media influencers, sun safety is (mostly) trending positive. That’s good news!
A decade ago, sun protection was not considered cool or glamorous, but thanks in part to social media influencers, sun safety is (mostly) trending positive. That’s good news!
For millions of outdoor workers in the U.S. and around the world, daily sun exposure is part of the job, putting them at serious risk for skin cancer. Here’s what you need to know.
More than half of U.S. states allow sunscreen in schools, providing kids with a way to protect their skin from sun damage and skin cancer. Here’s why it matters and what you can do if your state still prohibits sunscreen in schools.
Age alone should never determine skin cancer treatment. The real concern is whether on older person is healthy enough to handle the procedure and recover well.
You asked, we answered! The Skin Cancer Foundation Photobiology Committee provides evidence-based answers to five frequently asked questions about sunscreen.
As a kid, Cassidy just wanted to have fun with her friends and get tan. She never thought it would lead to 30 basal cell carcinomas. Her Mohs surgeon and his trainee want to tell her story as a cautionary tale.
You’ve just been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. Now what? First, do not panic. You’re not alone, and you’re going to be OK. Skin cancer is very common — more common than all other forms of cancer combined. Here’s advice from our medical expert about what to do next.
April is National Cancer Prevention and Detection Month, a great time to step up your skin cancer early detection game.
Here are some easy ways to start: Set monthly calendar reminders for your skin self-exams and make an appointment with a dermatologist for your annual skin cancer screening.
What’s the purpose of that little thingie with the eyepiece that my dermatologist puts on different spots during my skin exam?
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on just about everything you need to know about Mohs surgery to treat basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) and certain melanomas.
