Skin cancer can affect anyone under the sun – literally! That’s why it’s so important to stay informed about how it works and what we’re doing to keep ourselves safe from it. Unfortunately, there’s some misinformation out there, and some of it can be harmful to your health, so let’s talk about a few of […]
Our top tips for taking care of your skin while running With the New York Marathon right around the corner, this is an essential time to talk about skincare specifically for runners. Whether you’re a long distance runner or a weekend jogger, it’s important to be aware of some of the common skin problems that […]
All summer you’ve seen the warning signs about protecting yourself from the sun. As the season begins to wind down you realize you didn’t do as much protecting as you should have. Soon enough the effects from your unprotected fun-in-the-sun will begin to surface.
Shade Structures and Good Skin Knowledge from the AAD An AAD grant program is helping to protect children from harmful UV rays from the sun. Providing shade in outdoor spaces is important to keeping children from getting sun damage that may lead to skin cancer. The shade structure grants provide $8,000 to eligible applicants to […]
Protection from the sun is very important for the skin. Being out in the sun without protection can increase the risk for sunburn, wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. It is estimated that 3.5 million cases are diagnosed annually. Your health is […]
Sunscreen is used to protect the skin from sun effects such as skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common and increasing form of cancer in the United States. From lotions to sprays to sticks, consumers have many options when purchasing a sunscreen. Now there is a new addition to the market: sunscreen pills. There […]
A survey conducted by Consumer Reports showed that the most important contributing factor in deciding which sunscreen to buy was its SPF. After testing the SPF claims, however, only 2 out of the 20 tested actually protected at the advertised level. Most of the products tested between 4%-40% below the SPF they claimed. Here are […]
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 […]
There are a lot of myths surrounding sunscreen, tanning, and sun exposure that can lead to neglecting the health of your skin. Harmful UV rays from the sun or tanning beds cause skin damage that can lead to skin cancer. Proper protection and an understanding of how exposure to UV rays effects your body will […]
