Melanoma Monday 2018: Get Checked
Melanoma Monday is marked by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) on the first Monday of May to raise awareness…
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May 2, 2018
Spring Equinox, Springtime Sun & 10 Things About Sun and Sunscreen
Today, March 20th, marks the Spring Equinox and more springtime sun! I'm excited for warmer weather and felt today would…
March 20, 2018
Melanoma: Does the Number of Moles Matter?
Scientists and medical professionals have already established that a high number of moles puts an individual at risk for developing…
October 21, 2015
Moles: Should I Be Concerned?
Moles are small bumps or areas on the skin that are caused when melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin and…
October 28, 2013
Is It Hyperpigmentation or Melanoma?
You've found a dark spot and you're not sure how seriously to take it. Is it skin cancer? Or is…
August 3, 2012
MoleMate To Make Its Canadian Debut
Already in use elsewhere in the world, an early cancer detection tool known as MoleMate is now approved for use…
February 10, 2012
Skin Bumps: Harmful or Harmless?
Skin is the body’s protective barrier. Its health is important and affected by a range of factors including weather, humidity…
September 26, 2011
Skincare Spotlight on Moles
Introduction to Moles Moles, also known as nevi, are small, colored spots on the skin made up of clusters of…
February 14, 2011
The Sun and Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer: Know The Facts
It's that time of year again (the sun is shining more strongly...) and while I've outlined the ABCs of skin…
June 3, 2010
ABC of Skin Cancer and Mole Detection
Moles typically manifest by the time a person reaches their early twenties and in most instances, there's usually nothing to…
July 25, 2008