Wash-On Sunscreen: Sun Protection Alternative?

wash-on sunscreen in the shower

Sunscreen is a vital and necessary component to protecting us from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays. However due to its oily feel, and at times less-than-flattering appearance, very few people would categorize applying it as “fun.” But as the old saying goes, Necessity is the Mother of Invention. And as long as … Read more

What’s The Difference Between Skin Cancer and Melanoma?

Skin Cancer Awareness Month of May

Whenever you hear or read about skin cancer, it’s almost always paired with Melanoma. In a way, they’re kind of like the “Q” and “U” of the cancer world. If you’ve noticed this before you may have wondered why, since Melanoma is just one type of skin cancer, it often gets its own separate reference. … Read more

How Often Do You Apply Sunscreen?

How Often Do I Apply Sunscreen?

Due to an increasingly greater awareness of the dangers of skin cancer, people are adding sunscreen application to their daily routines. That’s fantastic, but it’s also important to remember that that initial use is not a one and done procedure. In fact, spending a good deal of time outdoors on the strength of a single … Read more

Tanning Bed Regulations State and Federal

Tanning Bed

According to fda.gov, just before Christmas of 2015 the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended much needed changes to tanning bed regulations. Skin cancer is by far the most common form of cancer in the world and, more and more, the effort to prevent it is being stepped up. Tanning beds are inherently … Read more

Cancer Recurrence: A Survivors Fear

Cancer recurrence is a real fear for survivors

One of the worst things about having had cancer is the potential for a Cancer Recurrence. A patient doesn’t know for sure if and when a relapse of their disease might occur. That’s why any advancement that allows a doctor to see such a return coming down the tracks ahead of time, and thus allowing them to … Read more

March Madness: Basketball and Skin Cancer

March Madness

It’s back. The hugely popular NCAA basketball tournament affectionately known as March Madness has once again returned to numerous arenas, and millions of TV sets, across the nation. Countless pairs of weary eyes will stay glued to the madness at the very least until their brackets are busted. But these games are all played indoors, … Read more

Protecting Children from Melanoma

protecting children skin cancer

Protecting Children from the dangers of sun exposure: If you’re a parent, it’s especially important to be aware of the impact of the sun’s harmful UV rays on your children, as their still-developing skin is not yet as resilient as it will later become. You may recall that a few posts back we’d mentioned that … Read more