Wear Sunscreen Everyday!
We all need to wear sunscreen. Not just in the Summer months, but every day of the year! It seems like an additional chore and sometimes unnecessary (especially when it is cloudy outside) but with a little effort it is worth the behavior change to avoid skin damage, cancer and premature aging. The sun’s ultraviolet […]
Melanoma Awareness Month
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Melanoma may not be the most common form of skin cancer but it is the deadliest. In the US alone, melanoma kills approximately 10,130 people annually. Skincancer.org educates us on what causes this type of cancer: “these cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused […]
Learn How to Perform Regular Skin Self-Exams
How to Perform Regular Skin Self-Exams One common misconception about skin cancer is that only those with fair complexions are at risk. However, anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of skin color. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. You can detect skin cancer early by learning how to perform regular skin […]
