The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/the-skin-cancer-foundation-journal/ Education, prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:08:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.skincancer.org/wp-content/uploads/SCF-LOGO-273x240.png The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/the-skin-cancer-foundation-journal/ 32 32 Ask the Expert: Setting the Record Straight on Four Sun Protection Myths https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-setting-the-record-straight-on-four-uv-protection-myths/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:57:41 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9571 You asked, we answered! A senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation provides evidence-based answers to common questions about UV protection.

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]]> Guys, Open Your Eyes! https://www.skincancer.org/blog/guys-open-your-eyes/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:15:49 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9528 Since 2019, our early detection campaign, The Big See, has empowered people to take a proactive approach to early detection of skin cancer. But we still have work to do, especially with certain skin cancer risk groups. Dudes, we’re looking at you.

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]]> Skin Health Misinformation: The Dark Side of Social Influencers https://www.skincancer.org/blog/skin-health-misinformation-the-dark-side-of-social-influencers/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:14:58 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9405 Amid growing skin cancer rates in the U.S., health falsehoods around sun protection run rampant online, spread by social media “stars” whose legions of devoted fans have transformed them into vectors of misinformation.

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]]> The Influence of Influencers: Some Good News https://www.skincancer.org/blog/the-influence-of-influencers-some-good-news/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:46:18 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9389 A decade ago, sun protection was not considered cool or glamorous, but thanks in part to social media influencers, sun safety is (mostly) trending positive. That’s good news!

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]]> Does Your State Allow Sunscreen in Schools? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/does-your-state-allow-sunscreen-in-schools/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:25:39 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9353 More than half of U.S. states allow sunscreen in schools, providing kids with a way to protect their skin from sun damage and skin cancer. Here's why it matters and what you can do if your state still prohibits sunscreen in schools.

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]]> Top Skin-Care and Sunscreen Trends to Like or Dislike https://www.skincancer.org/blog/top-skin-care-and-sunscreen-trends-to-like-or-dislike/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:24:06 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9276 Our expert gives a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to some popular social media influencer-fueled trends around sunscreen and skin-care.

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]]> Ask the Expert: Is Skin Cancer Surgery Dangerous for Older People? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-is-skin-cancer-surgery-dangerous-for-older-people/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:50:05 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9256 Age alone should never determine skin cancer treatment. The real concern is whether on older person is healthy enough to handle the procedure and recover well.

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]]> The Science Behind the Seal: What Safe, Effective Sun Protection Means https://www.skincancer.org/blog/the-science-behind-the-seal-what-safe-effective-sun-protection-means/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:47:41 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9244 Based on the latest science, our Seal of Recommendation offers the highest standard of sun protection. Wondering what all these terms mean, and why they are so important to your skin health? We’ve got you covered!

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]]> From Tanning Beds to Skin Cancer https://www.skincancer.org/blog/from-tanning-beds-to-skin-cancer/ Wed, 07 May 2025 12:57:35 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9049 As a kid, Cassidy just wanted to have fun with her friends and get tan. She never thought it would lead to 30 basal cell carcinomas. Her Mohs surgeon and his trainee want to tell her story as a cautionary tale.

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]]> Actinic Keratosis: Put Your Finger on the Problem! https://www.skincancer.org/blog/actinic-keratosis-put-your-finger-on-the-problem/ Mon, 05 May 2025 16:59:18 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9040 Rough, scaly patches on the skin can sometimes be precancerous. Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, explains how to look — and feel — for actinic keratoses, so they can be diagnosed and treated early.

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