Firefighters risk their lives running into burning buildings, but the menace doesn’t come just from the fire. They may face an increased risk for developing melanoma, the most dangerous of the three most common types of skin cancer.
Firefighters risk their lives running into burning buildings, but the menace doesn’t come just from the fire. They may face an increased risk for developing melanoma, the most dangerous of the three most common types of skin cancer.
After a scary experience with melanoma, actress and author, Ariana Madix is using her platform to make a change. She wants you to know that getting a skin exam could save your life — just like it may have saved hers.
Chrissy Carbone has always had moles on her skin. She never dreamed that the innocent-looking “beauty marks” could become life-threatening.
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.
Cats can develop skin cancer, too. Our writer shares her personal experience. Plus, tips on how to prevent and treat skin cancer in pets.
When dermatologist Tamara Lazic Strugar, MD, was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2022, she made time to pursue a dream related to children and sun protection.
Our 2023 Destination Healthy Skin free screening and education journey around the country is going strong. The RV has been on the road since May, and as of July 26, Our volunteer dermatologists have performed 1,137 free skin cancer screenings, identifying 427 suspected skin cancers and precancers including 24 suspected melanomas.
Baseball is an American family afternoon tradition, but so is the sunburn that often comes with it. Top tips to keep everyone’s skin protected at the old ballgame.
Since she had a melanoma removed more than a decade ago, Michelle Monaghan has been an advocate for skin cancer education, sun protection and speaking up to loved ones.
I occasionally use a tanning bed before a trip or a big event, just to give me a little color. Isn’t that better than lying out in the sun for hours? And doesn’t it give my vitamin D a boost, too?