Summer’s just about here and you’re probably eager to bask in the sun. While you may love to soak up the rays as much as possible, it’s important that you protect yourself from harmful skin cancers. It’s estimated that nearly 3.3 million people develop some sort...
The statistics regarding skin cancer diagnoses can be quite upsetting. While some believe that skin cancer only affects those in sunny states who forget to wear sunscreen, it’s much more common than you think. In fact, one in five Americans will experience some form...
Many people often underestimate skin cancer, even though it’s the most common type of cancer in the US. While some people may be at higher risk of developing skin cancer due to genetics, almost everyone is at risk to some extent because of exposure to the sun....
Every illness has symptoms. You know you’re getting a cold when you begin to sniffle and sneeze. You fear the beginnings of an infection when your throat or ear begins to hurt badly. Skin cancer has telltale warning signs too. Many people barely notice them, or if...
Visiting a tanning salon may seem like a great way to achieve glowing bronze skin. Unfortunately, ultraviolet radiation can be harmful to skin, and tans, like sunburns, are a sign that skin has been exposed to excessive UV radiation. Tanning beds can be even more...
The skin is the body’s largest organ, and it is important to be vigilant about preventing skin cancer. This is crucial for those with fair skin, who have a large number of moles or have a family history of skin cancer. Using sunscreen and limiting time in the...
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