12

Oct

How to Apply Sunscreen By the American Academy of Dermatology

Sunscreen is safe and can protect your skin against skin cancer and premature aging. However, sunscreen is not as effective if applied incorrectly. Follow these tips from dermatologists when applying sunscreen:Choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water...

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12

Oct

Spotting Local Skin Cancers

Did you know that local skin cancers are the most common form of human cancer? Each year in the U. S. , more than five million skin cancers are diagnosed. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma skin cancers typically develop in chronically sun-exposed areas. In contrast...

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12

Oct

Athletes and Skin Cancer

Athletes spend many hours in the mid-day sun, which is a major risk factor for all skin cancers, including the most serious, melanoma. Whether on the slopes, in the water, on the track, or on the field, outdoor athlete receive more ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposure than the ge...

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