Most people get enough vitamin D from incidental sun exposure or forgetting to reapply sunscreen. If not, a supplement can help fill the gap.
Most people get enough vitamin D from incidental sun exposure or forgetting to reapply sunscreen. If not, a supplement can help fill the gap.
These precancerous lesions crop up on skin’s surface sometimes years after sun damage has occurred, and they can be tricky to treat. One dermatologist tells us why.
Does a sunscreen with a high SPF (sun protection factor) protect skin better than one with a lower SPF? How high should I go?
Our expert discusses the pain that may be associated with excisional surgery and Mohs Surgery, the most commonly recommended treatment options for early-stage skin cancers.
Lamps that emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation have become a standard at nail salons, causing patrons to wonder about skin cancer risks while getting a manicure. Our expert provides the answers.
While most mild burns can be managed at home with oral hydration, over-the-counter pain medications and moisturization, there are a few additional things to keep in mind if you’re recovering from a blistering sunburn.
Although protecting you and your loved ones from both sun damage and insect bites with one product sounds convenient (anyone with squirmy small children wishes for that), it is better to use two different products.
If much of a skin cancer tumor is below the surface, the scar may be bigger than expected. But Mohs surgery has a high cure rate while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible.
Though it may be tempting to delay, the best course of action is to get any potential skin cancer seen by a doctor as soon as possible.
In the ABCDEs of melanoma, “dark” may be an even more important warning sign than “diameter” and deserves more awareness.
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