Starting Off The Year Right One of the best ways to prioritize your health this year is to schedule a skin check with your dermatologist. Early detection is key when it comes to skin cancer, and getting a professional skin check helps identify potential issues before they become serious. Whether you’ve noticed changes in your […]
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 […]
One in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer by the time they’re 70 years old. While there are many types of skin cancer, most of them are treatable when caught early, including the deadliest one – melanoma. The key here is catching melanoma early so a treatment plan can be implemented sooner […]
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 […]
Just like with every other disease, some people are a lot more at-risk of developing skin cancer than others, so it’s important to learn the things that you need to take into consideration when assessing the chances of you developing skin cancer later down in life. Here are the three most important factors you need […]
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 […]
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness month, so it’s important to break down the facts regarding this disease:This year there will be almost 200,000 NEW cases of melanoma diagnosed by dermatologists in 2022Fair skin, light hair, and light eyes are risk factors for skin cancer, while sun exposure is the most common risk factorThe majority […]
The deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma, is steadily on the rise, while a lot of other common cancers have declined in the past couple of decades. It has actually become the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in young people. However, this disease can be treated WHEN detected early. Here are some alarming and […]
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 […]
We tend to associate visits to the doctor’s office as something that’s not very routine. A lot of people only go see their doctor when they think an issue they’re experiencing is “severe”. While a pragmatic approach like this can be good, it’s also important to get some issues checked out to see if it’s […]
