Want to know the key to beating skin cancer? Spot it early.Over the past few years, the American Academy of Dermatology and the Skin Cancer Foundation have launched numerous campaigns such as “If you can spot it, you can stop it” and “Check Your Partner. Check Yourself.” They all center on one … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] UV Camera Shows Hidden Sun Damage Under The Skin
No matter how often we check our skin for freckles, moles, or lesions, there are some spots we just can't see. In this video, the American Academy of Dermatology used an ultraviolet camera to show the sun damage hidden beneath people's skin. It serves as an important reminder to always protect our … [Read more...]
Here’s What Really Happens to Your Skin When You Get a Sunburn
Few things sting worse than a sunburn. But at least it's over in a couple of days, right? Wrong. The burns may fade quickly, but the damage they cause never goes away completely. Sunburns are just a symptom of severe skin cell damage. And knowing that sun damaged skin leads to cancer, there's no … [Read more...]
[INFOGRAPHIC] Skin Cancer Awareness: Who’s Got Your Back?
With Melanoma Monday right around the corner, this infographic from the American Academy of Dermatology is a timely reminder. The back is the most common site for Melanoma, and it's important to ask a friend or family member for help with preventing and detecting melanoma on your back. Check out … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] Skin Cancer Awareness: Who’s Got Your Back?
Think applying sunscreen to your back is easy? The American Academy of Dermatology used a UV camera to show how much skin people really miss when applying their own sunscreen. Check out the video below and remember: friends don't let friends apply sunscreen to their own backs! Source: American … [Read more...]
5 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Skin Cancer
We’ve all heard that melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but it bears repeating. This year alone, nearly 10,000 people have died because of it. Despite its prevalence, some of us tend to slough off obvious skin cancer symptoms. However, these lesser known skin cancer facts can save your … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Skin Cancer Treatment Options
You just found out you have skin cancer. ...Now what? Take some comfort in knowing it’s not just you. In fact, over the course of a lifetime, one in five Americans develop skin cancer. In the U.S. alone, 5 million people seek skin cancer treatment annually. As it compares to other cancers, more … [Read more...]
The Truth About Tanning [Infographic]
Have you ever heard that getting a base tan is a safer way get darker skin? It's a common myth, but far from the truth! The CDC just released a great infographic showing some of the common myths about tanning and skin cancer. Check out the infographic below and be sure to let us know which … [Read more...]
August Product of The Month – HelioCare Oral Sunscreen Capsules
It’s August: that time of year when you think it can’t get any hotter in Texas, and then it does. After a long summer, many people tire of lathering on sunscreen each time they go outdoors. Fortunately, there’s an easy alternative when we need it most. HelioCare gives us sun protection in a … [Read more...]
3 Easy Ways to Protect Your Child’s Skin from Sun Damage
Summertime sunshine. Kids create some of their happiest memories during the summer months, but time in the sun needs to be protected. Sunburns result in serious long-term consequences for children, and several easy steps can help protect your children while they continue to make memories. Can Sun … [Read more...]