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.
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.
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!
With skin cancer on the rise, The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation provides people everywhere with expert guidance on safe, effective protection against the two types of ultraviolet (UV) radiation that have been directly linked to skin cancer: UVA and UVB.
You asked, we answered! The Skin Cancer Foundation Photobiology Committee provides evidence-based answers to five frequently asked questions about sunscreen.
Summertime is the best time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Be sure to bring your sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage that causes skin aging and can lead to skin cancers.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world. But it affects each individual in unique and personal ways. Hear from survivors, who are sharing their stories.
Sunscreen is part of a complete sun protection strategy to safeguard your skin from damage caused by UV radiation. But how much sunscreen do you need and how often should you apply? Our expert provides some helpful guidance.
Misinformation about sunscreen safety has been circulating on social media for years. The most recent claim, that wearing sunscreen is harmful and may even cause skin cancer, is not only false but dangerous. We asked a top expert, Elizabeth Buzney, MD, outpatient clinical director of the Department of Dermatology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, to weigh in on this concerning trend. She also serves on The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Photobiology Committee.
A retired NYPD detective, who spent his career looking for clues, learned a tough lesson about how to identify skin cancer warning signs that were hiding in plain sight.
No matter where you are, The Skin Cancer Foundation is there for you with the skin cancer information, guidance and resources you need.
