More and more Americans are diagnosed with melanoma every year -- among them Senator John McCain, who was originally diagnosed in 1993. This year will bring approximately 47,000 new cases, many due to excess sun exposure, and some 7,700 people will die from the disease. What is melanoma, and what can you do to prevent it? Join our panel of experts as they discuss this and other cancers of the skin.
Keywords: Skin cancer, sunburns, melanoma, dermatology, sunscreen, UVA, UVB, tanning, Basal cell carcinoma, liquid nitrogen, electrodesiccation, curettage, Squamous cell carcinoma, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, Dr. Peter Young
When it comes to spending time in the sun, we all know the basics: protect yourself or you're burned. But there's more to sun care than just that.
Keywords: suncare, skin cancer, UVA, UVB, sun, melanoma, dermatologist, suntan lotion, SPF, suntan, sun block, sun tan
A trip to the nail salon: Time for the toes to take center stage. But those pretty nails can come with a price.
Keywords: Sunscreen, Sunblock, Skin Cancer, Moles, American Cancer Society, Blisters, Sunburn, Melanoma, Ultra Violet Light, UVA Rays, UVB Rays, Skin, DNA, Sun, SPF, Sunlight, Cambio
"I never use an exfoliant in the morning", "I always use a heavy moisturizer before going to bed". We each have our own long-held beliefs about our skin care products and their virtues. But are these daily routines really good for your skin? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the ins and outs of healthy, daily skin care.
Keywords: Skin, skin care, dermatology, dermatologist, soaps, cetyl alcohol, Retin-A, moisturizers, loofahs, exfoliation, alphahydroxy acids, vitamin A, acne, skin breakouts, oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics, Accutane, cystic acne, anti-wrinkle creams, Tretinoin, smoking, sun block, sunscreen, skin cancer, basal carcinoma, melanoma, ultraviolet radiation, Dr. David Leffell, Dr. Arielle Kauvar
If you're a parent, you know that kids love to spend their days outdoors and this means hours and hours under the sun. What can you do to protect their skin? Our panel of experts will discuss what every parent should know about sun care for children.
Keywords: Children, sun damage, sun care, dermatologists, sunburns, sun protection, Vitamin D, skin, summer, UVA, UVB, sun exposure, mole, melanoma, sunspot, birthmarks, skin exam, Dr. Mariano Busso, Dr. Steven Shapiro
For many women, sandal season means a trip to the nail salon. But those pretty nails can come with a price.
Keywords: Sunscreen, Sunblock, Skin Cancer, Moles, American Cancer Society, Blisters, Sunburn, Melanoma, Ultra Violet Light, UVA Rays, UVB Rays, Skin, DNA, Sun, SPF, Sunlight, Cambio
When the sun beckons, the urge to soak it up can be irresistable. It can also be dangerous.
Keywords: Andrea Cambio, sunscreen, sunblock, skin cancer, moles, American Cancer Society, blisters, sunburn, melanoma, ultra violet light, UVA rays, UVB rays, skin, DNA, sun, SPF, sunlight, Cambio
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