As we age it is common for age spots (also called liver spots or sun spots) to appear on the skin and cause some concern. That’s because age spots can be confused with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer that occurs when pigment-producing cells darken the skin in specific areas. It’s important that you […]
If you haven’t already seen it all over our social media accounts, then you should know that May is…Skin Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), “It is estimated that 144,860 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in the United States in 2016.” This shocking number should make you want […]
Monday May 5th is “Melanoma Monday” The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has designated Monday May 5th as “Melanoma Monday” to promote awareness of skin cancer. According to the AAD, “On average, one American dies from melanoma every hour. In 2014, it is estimated that 9,710 deaths will be attributed to melanoma.” Early detection is […]
For many years already, there has been a heated debate on whether deodorant or antiperspirant usage may cause breast cancer. Some groups are concerned that deodorants and antiperspirants contain cancer-causing chemicals that can be absorbed into the body on contact. On the other hand, recent medical research suggests that discontinuing antiperspirant or deodorant usage will […]
There is no such thing as a healthy tan, at least not one caused by UV rays. Sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer which makes it one of the most preventable types of cancer. So what is the safest way to bronze? Here are some tips on how to get a healthy […]
Melanoma is the most fatal form of skin cancer, and incidence rates have steadily risen over the past few decades. As of now, roughly 70,000 new melanoma cases are diagnosed each year. While children only account for about 500 of those cases, this still represents an alarming increase in the number of children with melanoma. […]
