Can Aspirin Protect Against Skin Cancer?
If you’re like me, you sometimes take a dose of ibuprofen or aspirin to combat a headache or other aches…
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June 22, 2012
Preventing Melanoma: 5 Things You Can Do
Melanoma is on the rise. The most dangerous type of skin cancer, it is the leading cause of death from…
May 18, 2012
New Sunscreen Rules – Again
If you ever wonder whether you’re doing it right – applying your sunscreen that is – you may be happy…
May 7, 2012
Teen Tanning. Who’s To Blame?
A new survey reveals that parents are often the ones who introduce their children to the practice of tanning despite…
April 30, 2012
Protecting Your Darker Skin: 5 Tips
Now and then we'll hear a customer say, "I don't need sunscreen; I'm black." It is true that pigmented skin…
March 28, 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
Teenager Proposes Unique Cure For Cancer
Angela Zhang, a 17 year old student in California, has won the 2011 national science prize from Siemens for her…
January 18, 2012
California Bans Indoor Tanning For Minors
In a surprise move, this week California became the first state to ban indoor tanning for anyone under the age…
October 14, 2011
Melanoma Treatment: New AAD Guidelines
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has issued new recommendations for melanoma treatment in response to an increased incidence of the…
October 3, 2011
Coffee In Your Sunscreen?
A new study out of Rutgers University suggests that you may get the most benefit from your morning cup of…
September 30, 2011
Are You Addicted to Indoor Tanning?
Believe it or not, but a new study published in the journal Addiction Biology suggests that indoor tanning taps into…
September 23, 2011
Inner Beauty + Wellness / Skin Conditions / Skin Lightening & Melasma / Skincare Questions / Sunscreens & Sun Care
Darker Skin Can Benefit from Early Intervention
A study released by the American Academy of Dermatology indicates that people with darker skin can benefit from early intervention…
August 10, 2011
Tanning is Dangerous: Get The Facts
When I was a child, tanning was an alien concept. As someone who has darker skin, and who grew up…
July 8, 2011
5 Myths About The Sun
The sun makes all of us feel good, yet too much may be harmful to health. Here are 5 commonly…
June 29, 2011
Mole Removal Does Not Reduce Skin Cancer Risk
A recent article has a dermatologist warning that when it comes to skin cancer, removing skin moles don't work. Monitoring…
June 24, 2011