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Have Fun in the Sun, But Protect Your Skin, Expert Says

Roughly 20% of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, but it's not inevitable.

Skin cancer is not only the most common cancer, it's also the most preventable. Most of the time, too much sun exposure is to blame.

"When it comes to skin cancer, prevention is key," surgical oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Farma...

A Third of Young Adults Still Believe 'Tan Is Healthier' Myth: Survey

Brianna Starr, 29, didn't think twice about sunbathing without sunscreen, hoping to get a golden tan that to many connotes health and beauty.

But when her sister was diagnosed with melanoma at the age of 19, she got serious about protecting her skin health, says

  • Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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  • May 2, 2024
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    • Golfers, Don't Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher

    Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably increase the risk for skin cancer.

    Researchers in Australia found that more than one-quarter of golfers in that country have been diagnosed with skin cancer at some point, making Auss...

    Summer Skin Care Tips for Those With Darker Skin

    Dermatologist Dr. Caroline Opene is often asked if certain types of sun blocks are better for people with darker skin.

    Not necessarily, says the director of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health Skin of Color clinic.

    "In general, the best sunscreen is the one you put on c...

    'Browning Lotions' Are the Latest Summertime Trend, But Are They Safe?

    People are using "browning lotions"to tan quickly, but experts are questioning the safety of this trend driven by social media influencers.

    Browning lotions work with the sun's UV rays to darken skin faster.

    "It is important to know that a tan is never considered to be healthy and exposure to UVA and UVB radiation can cause skin cancer, that's the first issue I have,"said dermatolog...

    Protect Your Baby From the Sun's Harmful UV Rays

    Summer's here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun's damaging UV rays, too.

    It only takes one severe sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double the risk for a deadly melanoma later in life, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.

    Babies are far more vulnerable to sunburn than older kids, so it's essential to protect them ag...

    Summer's Near: What's the Best Sunscreen for You?

    It's easy to keep your skin safer in the summer sun if you have the right sunscreen.

    UCLA Health offers some tips for picking the best type and SPF level.

    Getting sunburned just five times in a lifetime doubles the risk of getting melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, so making sure you're protected is worth the effort, the experts at

  • Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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  • May 10, 2023
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    • Hugh Jackman Urges Sunscreen Use After Skin Cancer Scare

    Actor Hugh Jackman is offering a warning about sun damage and skin cancer after having two biopsies.

    Jackman was wearing a bandage on his nose in a video posted to his Twitter account.

    "I just went to my doctor... and she just saw little things -- could be or could not be basal cell, in he...

    Up Your Skin Care Routine During Hot Summer Months

    Sweating can affect your skin, so learning how to handle it should be an important part of your skin care regime, a Baylor College of Medicine aesthetician says.

    "Sweating is an important bodily function that cools you down, expels toxins...

    Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Due to Benzene

    Edgewell Personal Care Co. has recalled three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because trace levels of benzene were found in some samples during an internal review.

    Benzene is a human carcinogen. Exposure can happen through inhalation, orally or through the skin, potentiall...

    Newer Sunscreens Can Better Match Your Skin Tone

    Newer sunscreens that can match your skin tone may encourage more people to use sunscreen, an expert says.

    "The lighter a person's skin, the higher their risk for skin cancer," said Dr. Henry Lim, former chair of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. "While people with darker skin have a lower risk for s...

    Protecting Your Skin From Sun Won't Weaken Your Bones: Study

    Most people know that sun-sourced vitamin D is good for their bones. So could avoiding the sun to reduce skin cancer risk weaken your bones?

    A new study brings a reassuring answer: "Sun-protective" behavior -- wearing long sleeves, seeking shade or using sunscreen -- "was not associated with decreased bone mineral density or increased risk of osteoporotic fracture," the researchers conclu...

    Using a Hair Removal Gel or Cream? Here's How to Do It Safely

    When hair sprouts where you don't want it, you can always shave, but other ways to remove unwanted body hair can last longer.

    The downside: Chemical hair removers can cause burning, itching or redness.

    "Hair removal creams, lotions and gels are quick and easy to use, but they can sometimes irritate the skin," dermatologist Dr. Andrea Mabry said in an American Academy of Dermatology ...

    Don't Forget to Apply Sunscreen Before & After Water Fun

    If you're at the beach or pool, applying sunscreen before and after you've been in the water is a must, a cancer specialist says.

    The intensity of exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays "is higher under water than it is above water," said Dr. Arun Mavanur. He is a surgical oncologist at the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at LifeBridge Health, in Baltimore.

    "UV rays also ar...

    One Key Question Can Help Spot Skin Cancer

    When a suspicious skin lesion sends you scurrying to a dermatologist, asking for a full-body skin check could save your life.

    Dermatologists are twice as likely to find skin cancer with a full-body check, a new study reveals. More than half of the skin cancers discovered were not in the location the patient was concerned about.

    "If the dermatologist did not check their entire body,...