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 … Read more
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 … Read more
It’s TANNING SEASON and the beachgoers are out in full force. If you count yourself among their number and can’t wait to get out there and soak up some rays, here’s a suggestion: don’t. Did you know it was an incredibly talented, early 20th Century advertising icon named Edward Bernays who convinced Americans to start eating … 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
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
There’s nothing this blog’s creators value more than our readership. Serving them is unquestionably our raison d’etre. If this includes you, then you’re already aware that we constantly strive to provide our audience with Melanoma and skin cancer related stories, news, tips and advice. And we’re tremendously grateful for the opportunity to do so. So, … Read more
You’re so Vain You’re so vain, you probably think this post is about you.. Don’t you? Don’t you? (Carly Simon) Regardless of whether you are male or female, there’s a little vanity in everyone, and there’s no shame in it. We all want to feel vibrant and look young for as long as we possibly … Read more