Obsession with using products to either lighten or darken the skin can be hazardous to your health.
Our annual magazine, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, shares advice from experts on skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, as well as stories from people who have experienced skin cancer. It also highlights our members, donors, programs and events that all support our efforts to fight the world’s most common cancer.
Obsession with using products to either lighten or darken the skin can be hazardous to your health.
You may think you’re doing the right thing when it comes to sunscreen. But you’re probably not using nearly enough. Check out our new approach on how to apply!
Fans of Sean McDermott, former coach of the Buffalo Bills, wouldn’t let him stay sidelined for long. They showed their support with a fundraising drive for The Skin Cancer Foundation in his honor. A big win in the fight against skin cancer.
You asked, we answered! A senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation provides evidence-based answers to common questions about UV protection.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Our expert gives a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to some popular social media influencer-fueled trends around sunscreen and skin-care.
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.
