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 … Read more
We’ve often espoused the virtues of either avoiding or protecting yourself from the sun whenever possible. Perhaps because this is a skin cancer awareness blog, you’ve occasionally thought that that’s little more than biased hyperbole. Maybe you’ve even wondered, is there really such a thing as a safe tan? If so, it’s certainly a fair … Read more
May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and all throughout May we’ll be bringing you blog posts that focus on a specific result from, or contributor to, sun skin damage. Today we’ll be focusing on Shade Shelters that help you create your own shade for instant sun protection for the entire family. If you’re familiar with our … Read more
As the title of this blog post so blatantly suggests, within this entry we’re going to discuss why it’s so important to protect your skin from the sun. As you read these very words, skin cancer is the most common form of that disease across the entire globe. Still though, it doesn’t get the ink … Read more
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Getting a Jump On It May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and with less than a fortnight to go until then we thought it’d be a good idea to get a jump on things with an early post. Why? Because the sooner you begin practicing sun-safety, the better! So… What is Melanoma? … Read more
You may have heard the words “ sun damage,” “skin damage” or “sun skin damage” before, and you certainly have if you’re a regular reader of this blog. But exactly what is sun damage? It’s actually a general term used to cover any number of afflictions we’re all subject to with short and long-term exposure … Read more
This blog has provided many tips on how people can protect themselves from the sun during a countless array of outdoor activities. But what if spending your entire day outdoors is a part of your job description? There are many whose livelihoods require them to be exposed to harmful UV rays and sun skin damage each … Read more