Why are skin screenings sometimes not covered by insurance, if they prevent cancer and save lives? Our expert explains, and shares strategies that can help.
Why are skin screenings sometimes not covered by insurance, if they prevent cancer and save lives? Our expert explains, and shares strategies that can help.
Most people get enough vitamin D from incidental sun exposure or forgetting to reapply sunscreen. If not, a supplement can help fill the gap.
These precancerous lesions crop up on skin’s surface sometimes years after sun damage has occurred, and they can be tricky to treat. One dermatologist tells us why.
Does a sunscreen with a high SPF (sun protection factor) protect skin better than one with a lower SPF? How high should I go?
Our expert discusses the pain that may be associated with excisional surgery and Mohs Surgery, the most commonly recommended treatment options for early-stage skin cancers.
Lamps that emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation have become a standard at nail salons, causing patrons to wonder about skin cancer risks while getting a manicure. Our expert provides the answers.
While most mild burns can be managed at home with oral hydration, over-the-counter pain medications and moisturization, there are a few additional things to keep in mind if you’re recovering from a blistering sunburn.
If the new, changing or unusual spots on your skin don’t look like the ones you’ve seen in skin cancer photos, are you off the hook? Not necessarily.
Although protecting you and your loved ones from both sun damage and insect bites with one product sounds convenient (anyone with squirmy small children wishes for that), it is better to use two different products.
While all types of skin cancer are less common in people of color, their outcomes are dramatically worse. Our expert explains what accounts for this gap.