The right clothes offer more certain sun protection than sunscreen, since people often don’t use sunscreen in the right way (1 ounce applied evenly to all exposed skin every day, and reapplied every two hours if you’re exposed to the sun). But not all clothing is created equal.
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.
There are more than a few situations where UV radiation can sneak in and reach you, and it’s just as important to protect yourself against potential skin damage at these times as it is on sunny days.
The longer people live, the more likely they are to develop skin cancer, and the greater their chances of dying from it. Our expert explains why, and what you can do to prevent it.
What is the UV index, and what does it mean? Here’s how you can use it to protect yourself from sunburns and skin cancer.
A recent study suggests that, along with traditional sun protection strategies, eating grapes may offer some benefit in keeping skin safe from ultraviolet radiation.
UVA rays can bounce off reflective surfaces like water and, most relevant during the workday, they can penetrate window glass.
UV Radiation & Your Skin The Facts. The Risks. How They Affect You. When it comes to skin cancer, a major [...]
Mohs surgery (also known as Mohs micrographic surgery) is the most effective technique for removing nonmelanoma skin cancers, with cure rates up to 99 percent.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, when interest in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment is high. It’s also a good time to get back to basics. Here’s a quick refresher on the major types of skin cancer: how they form, what they look like and their prognoses.