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…
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October 21, 2015
Sun Safety Apps
Would a sun safety app on your phone make you more likely to check your moles or reapply sunscreen every…
June 8, 2015
Melanoma Monday 2015
May 4th is Melanoma Monday, designated by the American Academy of Dermatology to raise awareness about melanoma and other skin…
May 4, 2015
Sunlight Continues to Damage Skin Hours After Exposure
Most of us are aware that sitting in the sun exposes us to damage that could lead to skin cancer…
March 23, 2015
Do You Have A Tanning Addiction?
Do you have a tanning addiction? It may sound far-fetched, but with a rise in the number of melanoma cases,…
January 26, 2015
6 Signs of Sun Damage
While skin cancer and melanoma are obvious and ultimate signs of sun damage, unprotected exposure to UVA and UVB rays…
August 7, 2014
Men and Skin Cancer
A study published earlier this year in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showed that men who live on their own…
July 28, 2014
Sun Care: True or False
With all the new research and information available, now is the perfect time to review some long-held sun care beliefs…
May 22, 2014
Melanoma Monday And How to Spot Skin Cancer
Monday, May 5, is Melanoma Monday, designated by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Canadian Dermatology Association to raise…
May 5, 2014
Molesafe and Melanoma Awareness Month
May is Melanoma Awareness Month and if you’re concerned about moles and their role in the development of skin cancer,…
May 2, 2014
UV Lamp Safety for Gel Nails
The increasing popularity of long-lasting gel nails in the past few years have led to safety concerns over the ultraviolet…
November 27, 2013
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
Melanoma Monday
Today, May 6th is Melanoma Monday. Coordinated by the American Academy of Dermatology, it is an effort to raise awareness…
May 6, 2013
Winter Sunscreens
‘Winter sunscreens. Hmmm…do they differ from summer sunscreens? You probably know already that marketers don’t market sunscreens by the season.…
October 31, 2012
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