Certain types of skin are at greater risk for developing sun damage and skin cancer. Do you know your skin type?
Certain types of skin are at greater risk for developing sun damage and skin cancer. Do you know your skin type?
The legendary Bob Marley died in 1981 from acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). While rare, ALM is the most common melanoma found in people of color.
You may not think that people who identify as Hispanic or Latino/Latina are at risk for sunburns or skin cancer. They are at risk, though, and some are at high risk.
When it comes to sunscreen application, we often focus on protecting our bigger body parts and forget about the little ones.
Are people of color at risk for skin cancer? We explore the facts, bust the myths and address personalized sun protection.
University of Kentucky defensive lineman Josh Paschal saw something on the bottom of his foot and said something. His dangerous melanoma didn’t bench him for long!
If the new, changing or unusual spots on your skin don’t look like the ones you’ve seen in skin cancer photos, are you off the hook? Not necessarily.
While all types of skin cancer are less common in people of color, their outcomes are dramatically worse. Our expert explains what accounts for this gap.
Since skin cancer is the world’s most common cancer, it goes without saying that it affects people all around the world. What is less obvious, however, is that anyone regardless of age, skin tone or race can develop the disease.
A 25-year-old woman shares her melanoma story and cautions against both indoor and outdoor tanning.
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