When it comes to DIY sunscreens, you don’t know what you’re getting. Formulations that are being shared on social media have no science behind them, and can be dangerous to use. Sunscreens made in the U.S. are regulated by the FDA, and must undergo rigorous testing.
Celebrities like Hugh Jackman, Chef Gordon Ramsay, Kevin Jonas and Christie Brinkley have battled nonmelanoma skin cancer, while Khloe Kardashian and Teddi Mellencamp have battled melanoma. Others including Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffett have passed away as a result of skin cancer.
When it comes to skin cancer prevention, consistency is key. And if you have an outdoor hobby, like golf, not using your sunscreen every time you hit the course is a real handicap. Here, our experts drive home advice from their golfing patients that is sure to inspire others.
People who have had skin cancer are always at higher risk of developing future skin cancers, but tattoos do not increase that risk. However, it’s never a good idea to have a tattoo placed too close to (or over) a mole.
July is UV Safety Awareness Month and we want to remind you: Don’t get burned! Sunburn happens quickly and hurts you in more ways than one:
Our president, Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, is here to set the record straight. Sunscreen does NOT cause skin cancer; sunscreen helps to PREVENT skin cancer.
Our 2024 Destination Healthy Skin (DHS) free screening and education program has reached its mid-season break. Each year, the program brings hope and progress in the fight against skin cancer, helping thousands of people along the way.
Most people who go to the podiatrist would never expect to get biopsied and diagnosed with a rare, dangerous skin cancer. But that’s exactly what happened to Dorothy Overstreet. Now, she wants to educate people about acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) and how to detect it.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Starting today and throughout the spring, we’re speaking up about the world’s most common cancer. Visit our website for everything you need to know, including accurate, medically reviewed skin cancer information, images and videos.
The best sunscreen is the one you’ll use, so researchers wanted to dig a bit deeper into what makes people use sunscreen, how they apply it and when — with the hopes of getting more people to do it more regularly.
