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Be Safe in the Sun: Seek the Seal!

With skin cancer on the rise, The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation provides people everywhere with expert guidance on safe, effective protection against the two types of ultraviolet (UV) radiation that have been directly linked to skin cancer: UVA and UVB. 

Your June Update: Know About Sunscreen!

Summertime is the best time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Be sure to bring your sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage that causes skin aging and can lead to skin cancers.

Skin Cancer Is Personal

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world. But it affects each individual in unique and personal ways. Hear from survivors, who are sharing their stories.

Ask The Expert: How to Apply Sunscreen

Sunscreen is part of a complete sun protection strategy to safeguard your skin from damage caused by UV radiation. But how much sunscreen do you need and how often should you apply? Our expert provides some helpful guidance.

From Tanning Beds to Skin Cancer

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.

Actinic Keratosis: Put Your Finger on the Problem!

Rough, scaly patches on the skin can sometimes be precancerous. Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, explains how to look — and feel — for actinic keratoses, so they can be diagnosed and treated early.

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