Diagnostic Tool ResearchHello lovely people. I am a graduate student at a University working on a diagnostic device for most manners of carcinoma, lymphoma, melanoma, etc. The device is both non-invasive, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsDiagnosisPrevention
Itchy looking moleI have this it Hy looking mole on my hip. I'm debating if I should see a dermatologist. I'm a white male 52 years old..Included is a picture. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPreventionMetastatic Melanoma
FeaturedFavorite SunscreenIt's hard to find the best sunscreen out there. Certain brands may irritate our skin or make us break out, so don't give up looking for a sunscreen that works...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesPrevention
Do you blame anyone for your skin cancer?Sometimes it's easy to lay blame for health challenges, especially ones that may have been somewhat preventable. Do you ever get caught in that? Does it help?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessPrevention
How often do you reapply sunscreen on an active day?I try to bring enough to put sunscreen on in the morning and reapply once later in the day. I imagine it loses its effectiveness throughout the day from sweating...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessPreventionTips & Advice
How often do you replace sun protective clothing?My understanding is that sun protective clothing can degrade over time due to a number of factors. Does anyone have any recommendations about this? Scott skincancer.net moderator...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesPrevention
When you buy sun screen, do you normally buy the higher priced brands or go with the cheaper brands?There is a wide array of sun screens on the market. You can go to a large box store and get a lot of it for cheap. You can go...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPrevention
If you could have a 60 second Super Bowl commercial about skin cancer, what would you have communicated?I often think about how important it is to advocate for safe skin care practices at a macro level. What are your thoughts?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessPreventionTips & Advice
Do you buy new sunscreen each year or break out the old stuff?I always feel like getting a new batch as the summer approaches. How about you?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPrevention
Protection while driving? When I was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2018, the plastic surgeon told me that I was getting a lot of sun while driving 2 hours a day and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesPreventionTips & Advice