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Skin check tips?

I was telling my new dermatologist I struggle with seeing skin changes. She offered that she recommends waiting 30 days between checks. Otherwise, your eyes are not likely to see...

What is the ideal amount of time between dermatology appointments for you?

Some of us go a few months. Some of wait a year. How about you?...

How I stopped being afraid of skin cancer

Six months ago I wrote here that a dermatologist advised me to use NOTA mole tracker for a home examination of moles. This was supposed to help relieve anxiety due...

If you could have a do-over with regard to skin care, what would you do?

In golf, we call it a mulligan. We get the chance to hit another ball when the first one goes afoul of our intended aim. What about you? What would...

Do you skip days of applying sunscreen? If so, why and when?

As I sit here in my dark room. It is nearly 9:00am and raining outside. The last think I am thinking about is applying sunscreen. What say you?...

What does your sun care routine look like?

Developing good habits can take time. What does your sun care practice consist of each day?...

Does your skin situation affect the way that you plan your travel/vacation plans?

Hawaii was brought up as a possible vacation spot and I gave pause. What about you? Are you vacation plans affected by your skin care regimen?...

What part of the body are you most concerned about getting sun damage?

My dermatologist recently told me that I had sun damage on my calves. That has stuck with me. What areas of your body concern you the most?...

What do you look for when you do a self check?

I feel like I have to look at more than just a mole changing. The more I understand skin cancer the more I realize that when anything changes in my...

I have been wearing these SPF50 shirts for a while now. Do they lose effectiveness over time?

I wonder if these long sleeve shirts are still effectiveness after a couple years of washes and wearing. Does anyone have any information about how long I can wear these...

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