Skin Cancer Foundation, Author at The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/author/scf-admin/ Education, prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:10:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.skincancer.org/wp-content/uploads/SCF-LOGO-273x240.png Skin Cancer Foundation, Author at The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/author/scf-admin/ 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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]]> SPECIAL REPORT: The Dangers of Skin Cancer for Outdoor Workers https://www.skincancer.org/blog/special-report-the-dangers-of-skin-cancer-for-outdoor-workers/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:10:55 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9365 For millions of outdoor workers in the U.S. and around the world, daily sun exposure is part of the job, putting them at serious risk for skin cancer. Here’s what you need to know.

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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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]]> 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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]]> Ask The Expert: 5 of Your Top Sunscreen Questions, Answered! https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-five-of-your-top-sunscreen-questions-answered/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:55:15 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9229 You asked, we answered! The Skin Cancer Foundation Photobiology Committee provides evidence-based answers to five frequently asked questions about sunscreen.

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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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]]> Ask the Expert: Best Advice for a First-Time Skin Cancer Diagnosis? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-best-advice-for-a-first-time-skin-cancer-diagnosis/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:08:31 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8958 You've just been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. Now what? First, do not panic. You’re not alone, and you’re going to be OK. Skin cancer is very common — more common than all other forms of cancer combined. Here's advice from our medical expert about what to do next.

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