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The Importance of Sunscreen for Darker Skin Tones: Debunking Myths and Understanding the Benefits

Sunscreen is a vital component of any skincare routine, regardless of skin tone. However, there is a prevailing myth that people with darker skin tones don’t require sunscreen. This misconception has led to an underuse of sunscreen among African American women and could potentially result in harmful skin conditions, including skin cancer. This article aims […]

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The Three Most Common Types of Moles

Moles can be found all over your body, and most of the time they’re harmless. Sometimes they appear or disappear and it’s perfectly normal. However, sometimes new moles that pop up, or how your current moles change in appearance, can be concerning because it can indicate something more serious like skin cancer. To better understand […]

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How to Choose Your Sunscreen

It should come no surprise that sunscreen talk comes up during National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Besides staying indoors or wearing protective clothing, using sunscreen is one of the most effective ways to minimize sun damage on your skin, which in turn can increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Here are three factors you […]

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Things You Should Know About Sunscreens

Sun damage does not just look bad with the wrinkles, blemishes and peeling, but also the health risks associated with it. Cancers like melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are real threats that come with getting skin damage associated with the sun. That’s why you should always apply sunscreen whenever you’re outside (and […]

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Skin Biopsy 101

Usually, a skin biopsy is done if your dermatologist notices an unusual-looking skin rash or blemish, or if he or she suspects that a mole might be precancerous or cancerous. A skin biopsy allows a trained physician to carefully examine the cellular appearance of your skin under a microscope. The skin sample is thinly sliced, […]

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