You Fried Your Skin Back in the Day. Can You Save It Now?
Even if you slathered on baby oil, baked in tanning beds, and blew off all things SPF, it’s never too late to salvage your skin, according to HealthCentral.
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OSU Study: After 2 Hours, Sunscreen That Includes Zinc Oxide Loses Effectiveness, Becomes Toxic
Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after 2 hours of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, according to a study published in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences.
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Researchers Identify Skin-Darkening Enzyme That Could Help Prevent Skin Cancers
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered a skin pigment mechanism that could be developed into a topical drug aimed at reducing skin cancer risk, according to a study published in Cell.
Only a Third of Americans are Concerned About Skin Cancer Despite Nearly 70% Having at Least One Risk Factor
Board-certified dermatologists urge everyone to #PracticeSafeSun, particularly individuals with a greater risk for developing skin cancer, AAD reports.
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Americans Need a Refresher on Sunscreen Application and SPF, Per AAD Survey
A board-certified dermatologist goes beyond the numbers to ensure consumers are sun-safe heading into Memorial Day weekend
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The Complete Guide to Healing After Mohs Reconstruction Surgery
Allure explains all the changes that might be experienced after Mohs reconstructive surgery, and how to deal with flaps and skin grafts — physically and emotionally.
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Establishing Guidelines for Surgery After Skin Cancer
Physicians now have evidence-based recommendations for when skin cancer leaves a patient in need of reconstructive surgery. UConn Health’s chief of plastic surgery, Dr. Andrew Chen, led a national brain trust to come up with them, UConn Today reports.
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Sun Safety: How to Protect Your Skin This Summer
Duke Assistant Professor of Dermatology Meenal Kheterpal explains why sun protection is about more than sunscreen, in Duke Today.
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Blood Pressure Medication May Increase Risk for Sunburn, Particularly for Non-Hispanic Black Women
The antihypertensive medication hydrochlorothiazide has been shown to be associated with sun sensitivity and skin cancers. This sun sensitivity may be more common in certain people taking this medication, according to research.
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How to Check Your Nails for Melanoma
When checking the body for signs of skin cancer, many people may only think to check their skin. However, board-certified dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s important to check the nails, too.
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The Lack Of Representation In Dermatology Can Be Deadly For People Of Color
Skin cancer can be more difficult to diagnose in skin of color—but new initiatives are increasing representation in dermatology, Elle reports.
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Tell Skin Cancer to Take a Hike in May
The American Academy of Dermatology hosts Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! – a month-long fundraising event in May during which the public is invited to help log 9,500 miles in honor of the 9,500 people diagnosed with skin cancer every day.
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One-Third of Americans Fail Basic Quiz on Skin Cancer and Sun Exposure, Per AAD Survey
In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, dermatologists share how the public can #PracticeSafeSun to reduce their risk of skin cancer.
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Tanning Bed Ban Would Reduce Skin Cancer Rates in Minors and Cut Healthcare Costs: Study
A US ban on the use of tanning beds among minors would prevent thousands of cases of melanoma in adolescents and would save millions of dollars in healthcare costs, according to a study published in CANCER.
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The Great Millennial Skin Cancer Crisis
Melanoma isn’t just an older men’s issue anymore. It’s now killing young guys at an alarming rate, according to Men’s Health.
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‘An Edible Sunscreen’: Grape Consumption May Protect Against UV Damage to Skin
A recent human study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that consuming grapes protected against ultraviolet (UV) skin damage.
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Survey Estimates One Fifth of Melanomas Undiagnosed During Covid-19 Pandemic
A recent survey of over 700 dermatologists around the world has revealed the shocking impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the detection of melanoma skin cancer, Melanoma Research Foundation reports in a news release.
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UV Exposure and Melanoma Risk in Patients With Skin of Color
People of color are generally diagnosed with melanoma at more advanced stages and have lower 5-year survival rates and worse outcomes compared with White patients, according to Dermatology Advisor.
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