Posted in Tanning, Skin Cancer, 2011 on Sep 30, 2011 | Permalink
Now that summer has come to an end, many of you may be thinking about using a tanning bed to keep your summer glow. Consider using a self-tanner instead!
Melanoma is increasing faster... more
First, you have to understand them! What kind of brown spots do you have?
Are they lentigoes (flat and light to medium dark brown) and caused by sun damage? Are they seborrheic keratoses... more
Posted in Skin Cancer, Moles on Feb 05, 2010 | Permalink
If you are low risk, your primary care doctor can check your moles. If you are high risk, see a dermatologist. How do you know which you are?
You are higher risk if you have a personal or... more
Sunburns kill some of your skin cells and damage the DNA of many other cells, both of which set the stage for skin cancers later. Sunburns damage the pigment-making cells (melanocytes),... more
