Smells Like Tanning Addiction to MeTan legs to your left. Golden brown arms to your right. Whether you’re standing in line at the grocery store or walking through a theme park with your family, you...reactionscomments
Do This, Not ThatWhen it comes to skin cancer, there are a few things you can do to make yourself less at risk. These are things that not only allow you to still...reactionscomments
Skin Check Checklist: The Hidden SpotsEven a good dermatologist or PA might forget some key spots! You can always be an advocate for yourself at the derm, and make sure you get all your spots...reactions3comments
When the Bathroom is an Unsafe Place for Your SkinWe all talk about the dangers posed by the sun, but a dangerous place away from the sun, that is not usually mentioned in skin safety literature, is…drumroll…the bathroom. You...reactionscomments
Sunburn and Sunscreen Myths....Don't Fall For Them!I had someone ask me a great question the other day. She mentioned that she had just gotten a spray tan to help protect her from sunburn, since she was...reactions2comments
Sports and SPF Clothing: Too Darn HotOn a hot sunny day, getting dressed for tennis is like getting dressed for a snowstorm: I cover almost every area except for my face. When we were doing drills...reactions2comments
Sunscreen Ingredients, Are They Safe?Is sunscreen safe? That’s a great question. A recent article on this site updated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for over the counter (OTC) sunscreens. I suggest that you...reactions5comments
That Friend...You Know the OneWe all have that one friend. No, not the quirky one. I’m not talking about the moody one either. You know the one--that friend who keeps you in check and...reactionscomments
Bruise, or Nail Melanoma?You’ve probably heard of melanoma. But have you heard of subungual melanoma, otherwise known as nail melanoma? Nail melanoma is relatively rare compared to other skin cancers, but it can...reactionscomments
Vacations and Skin CancerI was born across the street from Newport Beach, California at Hoag Memorial Hospital on Pacific Coast Highway. If there ever was a “Beach Baby,” I was it. I grew...reactionscomments
After Skin Cancer, Not Always Feeling So PrettyI’m a little what some would call “over the hill,” but still I feel pretty good about myself. I feel pretty good that I have a nice boyfriend, but sometimes...reactions3comments
Summertime, Sunburn-Time....What Now?Ahh, summertime. The glorious time between Memorial Day and Labor Day marked by summer vacations. Pool days. Lazy days at the lake. The 4th of July holiday, which if we...reactionscomments
Support For Young AdultsWhen I was diagnosed at 19, the most common response I heard from friends, family, and strangers was, "But you're so young!!" They were right, I was so young, and I...reactionscomments
Spot Treatments: Easing into EfudexIf my guess is correct, you are here because your dermatologist has used the “E” word. And if you have researched Efudex for any length of time, chances are high...reactions13comments
It's Okay To Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and BurnoutWhen we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed. Yet fatigue can also drastically affect the day-to-day...reactionscomments
Nodular Melanoma WarningIt is very important that you read and understand this. Beware of nodular melanoma. Once again, beware of nodular melanoma. Of course we know that all forms of melanoma are...reactionscomments
To Gel, Or Not To Gel“You can’t buy happiness but you can get a mani and a pedi and that’s kind of the same thing.” “Life is too short to have naked nails.” “When the...reactions1comment
Taking "Gross" Photo, Looking for AnswersThe other day you could find me in my kitchen, twisting myself into a pretzel, trying to take a good photo of my calf. It was not one of those...reactionscomments
Intimacy, Interrupted“I have scars,” I said. “I don’t care,” he said. But I didn’t believe him. I wanted to think that when he looked at me, he wouldn’t focus on the...reactions7comments
Efudex: A Survivor's Guide to ShoweringWe all have that one thing that drains every ounce of our mental energy--that one menial task we still tend to dread with the whole of our hearts. I’m sure...reactions9comments
