Welcome to the Official Sundicators Website
Be reminded when to re-apply sunscreen or when to seek shade. Prevent sunburn, sun damage and the risk associated with Skin Cancer and Melanoma. Sundicators UV Monitoring Wristbands are UVA and UVB gauges that help prevent sunburn and skin damage by reminding you either when to re-apply sunscreen, or when to seek shade. Sundicators are our latest innovation in skin-wellness technology. They work hard to shield you against sunburn, sun damage and the effects of anti-aging. They’re attractive, child friendly, unisex and easily fit into the most active of outdoor lifestyles!
Dogs are Skin Cancer Patients Best Friend
Dogs are Skin Cancers Best Friend There has always been a special kinship between dogs and their owners. There are countless documented stories about the incredible feats that dogs have performed to aid humans. From alerting others that someone is in danger, to sacrificing themselves to protect people. Now, there’s another amazing tale to…
Vanishing Moles – Looks Can Be Deceiving
Vanishing Moles Visibility is a vitally important aspect with regard to skin cancer and Melanoma. Speed of detection, diagnosis and treatment mean everything. Fortunately, much of the time Melanoma will announce its presence in the form of a visible change to an existing mole or skin growth. Or, the development of a suspicious-looking new one…
New Year Resolution: Healthy Skin and Sun Protection
New Year Resolution: Healthy Skin and Sun Protection The ball has dropped in Times Square, and all the champagne toasts have been made. Welcome to 2018! We’re glad that you’ve arrived safe and sound. With the holidays now over, many of us will put our will power to the test with regard to keeping (or…
A Guide to Skin Cancer and Melanoma
A Guide to Skin Cancer and Melanoma Skin Cancer and Melanoma Guide ABCE: A mnemonic device used to help non-medical laypersons remember what to look for when checking out suspicious moles and skin growths. These letters stand for: A- (Asymmetry) B- (Border) C- (Color) D- (Diameter) E- (Evolving) Benign: A mole or other skin growth that…
Autumn’s Arrival: Sun Safety Reminder
Autumn’s Arrival: Sun Safety Reminder Though the calendar may tell us it’s still summer, the reality is that the sunniest season is starting to wind down like an old clock. Days are shortening; temperatures, dipping. We want 2306+provide you with this Sun Safety Reminder. Soon shorts, sandals and flip-flops will be returned to storage; exchanged…
Students: Back to School Skin Protection
Students and Sun Safety Dear Parents and Students: There is no good age for anyone to get a sunburn. But there’s no worse age to get one than during our infant-to-young adult years. Sunburns sustained during childhood and adolescence can come back years, or decades, later as skin cancer. Or even worse, Melanoma. There’s no…
An Explosion of Skin Cancer Diagnosis in the 21st Century
An Explosion of Skin Cancer Diagnosis in the 21st Century As with cigarettes, there was a lengthy period of time when people had no idea that the rays emanating from our bright yellow sun were dangerous. However, as was so often the case while the 20th century progressed medical science gained more and more knowledge…
Familial Malignant Melanoma: Family Tragedies
Familial Malignant Melanoma May 2017 was a tough month for me because my grandmother of 88 years passed away. It’s been hard to bounce back and blogging was not first on my mind. Familial Malignant Melanoma has impacted our family more than once. This post is for my grandmother. I know she is watching and…
Melanoma Monday – May 1, 2017 and every Monday Thereafter…
Melanoma Monday 2017 Melanoma Monday was created by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) over thirty years ago. It always falls on the first Monday in May which is, fittingly, Melanoma Awareness Month. In 2017, May’s first Monday is May 1st, which is a nice way to start things off. On this day you can…
Back to Basics About Melanoma
Back to Basics We’ve been writing this skin health care blog since 2015, and over that period we’ve been happy to cover many important topics on the subject. At times though it’s good to get back to the basics of Melanoma. We believe this will be helpful to those who are new either to this…
Window Tinting: A Skin Saver for the Whole Family?
Can Window Tinting Save Your Skin? When you purchase a new vehicle, aside from its price, what’s most important to you? After you choose between sound systems, heated seats, et cetera and move on to the safety features, what takes priority? These questions are rhetorical; primarily, of course, because we can’t hear you. But even…
Can Exercise Contribute to Skin Cancer and Melanoma?
Exercise, Skin Cancer and Melanoma Even with America’s alarming obesity epidemic, exercise is as popular -if not more popular- as it ever was. It seems that almost every town, no matter how small, has at least one gym or fitness club. This got us thinking about connections between exercise and Melanoma, and we thought it might…
Eczema, Bleach Bath Therapy and Your Skin
Eczema and Bleach Bath Therapy: Don’t Try This Without Supervision There are few thing that sound less appealing than sitting in a bathtub in which bleach has been added to the water. On the other hand of course, Eczema is a very physically annoying, visually disheartening skin condition. (Not to mention one they didn’t make…
Can Tattoo Artists Help Spot Skin Cancer?
Can Tattoo Artists Help Spot Skin Cancer? Tattoos have become hugely popular over the past few decades. Those who choose to get them do so for many reasons. To relive memories, memorialize someone special or show pride in something are just a few. Regardless, the reason we care about tattoos is with regard to how they…
Phoning it in: Telehealth and Dermatology
Phoning it in: Telehealth and Dermatology In just a very short period of time, most of our society has had to adapt to massive changes regarding technology. Everything’s changed; from entertainment options, to shopping, to communicating, to “Telehealth”. How many of you reading this remember when telephone booths were everywhere? Yet see one now, and…
Be Forewarned: Sun Exposure Causes Broken Capillaries
Broken Capillaries and Sun Exposure Unless you already have them, on the rare occasions upon which you ponder the cause of broken capillaries, a few things may come to mind. Maybe excessive drinking. Perhaps they’re remnants from having been struck by something. Sunburn…wait, sunburn? Yes. In fact, here is something you may not have known…
Does Sunscreen in Cosmetics Provide Enough Protection?
Will Sunscreen in Cosmetics Protect me? It is a question we often are asked: “Does the Sunscreen in Cosmetics Provide Enough Protection?” Any self-respecting skin care professional will continually beat the drum with regard to the use of sunscreen. Aside from avoiding the sun entirely, it is arguably the best way to protect your skin from the…
First Lady Inaugural Ball Gowns (Part 2): From Nancy to Melania
In honor of our new First Lady Melania Trump, we thought it would be fun to glance back at previous Presidential Inaugural Ball Gowns. This is the second part of a two-part post on the subject, and covers Nancy Reagan to Mrs. Trump. To learn what Jackie Kennedy through Rosalynn Carter wore, please see Part 1.…
First Lady Inaugural Ball Gowns (Part 1): From Jackie to Rosalynn
As you’re no doubt aware, Melania Trump will shortly become the next First Lady of these United States. So we thought it’d be fun to glance back at previous First Lady Inaugural Ball gowns, before seeing what Mrs. Trump ‘dons’ for her dance. Not all the way back to Martha Washington, of course; else this would…
Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
All of America celebrates the birthday and life of Civil Rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this week. So we believe that this is a perfect time for our skin health care blog to focus on the connection between African-Americans and Melanoma. Misconceptions about Melanoma We’re very happy to say that each day, Melanoma…
Ultraviolet Rays: What Do They Mean To Your Skin?
Different Types of Ultraviolet Rays We hear more about Ultraviolet Rays these days than we’ve had in the past; and that’s fantastic. Information on harmful UV rays translates directly to more education about them. And the more Melanoma and skin cancer awareness the public consumes, the more apt people are to either begin, or to…
Non-Orange Self Tanners: They Exist!
Here on our skin health care blog we promote the use of self-tanning over real tanning or tanning beds, due to the dangers associated with the latter two. Self-tanning is accomplished without exposure to harmful UV rays and doesn’t cause sun skin damage. However, nothing is perfect. And if you pick the wrong product, you…
Holiday Attire: What the Color You Wear Says About You
The Christmas season is in full swing. That means more time for decorating, more time with the tree, more time for buying presents and more cocktail parties to attend. And speaking of parties, in addition to spending an evening with friends, they provide women with the opportunity to be creative with their Holiday Attire. They’re…
Tanning Bed Use is on the Decline. It’s Time to Celebrate!
In the world of medicine, good news often comes in small increments. However, some good news is better than any bad news, and we have some we’d like to share. Tanning beds have long been the subject of ridicule by all who are involved in spreading skin cancer awareness. And with good reason. Whether occurring…
The Price of Beauty: Gel Manicures
Unfortunately, until somewhat recently the skin safety component of this common, popular cosmetic procedure hasn’t been researched all that much. But, slowly, that is thankfully starting to change. According to a study referenced in the Glamour Magazine article cited below, the amount of UV rays given by gel manicures curing lamps can differ significantly from salon to…
Fall Beauty – a Cornucopia of Beautiful Colors
Our blog almost exclusively covers either skin health care, or how to safely enhance your skin’s appearance. Every once in a while though, we like to step outside of the norm with a post such as this one we’ve written today. Fall Beauty. We all have hectic lives these days. Commitments, jobs, responsibilities and electronic…
When is it Time to Visit Your Dermatologist?
When is it time to see your dermatologist? It’s hard enough to get people, especially men, to regularly visit even their own general practitioners; let alone a specialist like a dermatologist. Of course, those with pre-existing skin-conditions are more apt to visit their dermatologists on a regular basis. But if that’s not you, what are…
Cell Phones and Smartphones are a Reflection on You
Of all the cancers we’ve heard being associated with Cell Phones and Smartphones since their introduction, skin cancer is likely one you’ve heard about the least. Perhaps that’s because the risk of skin cancer isn’t due to any interior workings or transmission methods of the phones themselves. No, it’s much simpler. When Using Your Phone…
Sun Safe Practices During the Presidential Campaign
If you haven’t just returned from a lengthy vacation on Jupiter, you’ve probably noticed that America is currently embroiled in one of, if not the, most polarizing presidential elections ever. Fear not, though! We aren’t here today to discuss the politics of politics; or to take sides. Instead we’d like to focus on the candidates…
Handing out Sunscreen on Halloween
Well, it’s that time of year again. The lovely season during which the leaves change and the air chills. Autumn means beauty, and October means Halloween. Halloween Misconceptions We’d just like to take a quick moment today and gently remind you that fall is also a time during which thoughts of sun-safety fade. Unfortunately however, the…