Is your child scampering to play outdoors and enjoy the summer sun? Before taking them out, make sure that their skin is well protected. Overexposure to the sun’s UV rays and the extreme heat can potentially damage their skin. Here is what you can do to keep your little one’s skin well protected this summer. […]
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Early Signs of Skin Cancer
Cancer of any kind is an abnormal growth of cells. In the United States and worldwide, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, affecting one in five people before they reach age 70. Every hour, someone dies from skin cancer. Each day, nearly 10,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer, which is a […]
Sunscreen 101: Prevention of Skin Cancer
Our serves as a line of defense and protects us from a lot of germs, bacteria, and dangers. Unfortunately, if it is not protected, our skin can develop conditions such as skin cancer. There are a lot of things you can do to protect your skin from skin cancer. Let’s look at some changes you […]
Sunburns
Ever had red, inflamed, and painful skin after a day at the beach? If so, then like most Americans, you already know what it feels like to have a sunburn. In many cases, sunburns are mild skin conditions that are more of an annoyance than a real threat. However, intense and repeated sunburns can cause […]
Is Expired Sunscreen Better than No Sunscreen?
Dermatologist and parents alike constantly reinforce the importance of sunscreen for unprotected or vulnerable skin. In recent years, sunscreens have become more sophisticated in their efforts to protect skin from the broad spectrum of the sun’s rays. Not only does sunscreen protect the skin from the sun’s harmful effects, it also prevents premature aging and […]
