Don’t Fall for the Tanning Bed HypeI can always tell when spring break time gets closer. Do you know how I can tell? Because every morning as I’m getting ready for work, I hear a commercial... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Skin Cancer and Vitiligo: What’s the Connection?Aggressive skin cancer (melanoma) and vitiligo are two very different diseases. However, they can occur at the same time. When vitiligo occurs in people with melanoma, it is called melanoma-associated... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
FDA Approves New Dermatology CameraThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new specialty dermatology camera, the Casio DZ-D100 Dermocamera and DZ-S50 Dermoscope. This camera uses a non-invasive technique to diagnose benign... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The "Certainly-Don'ts" of Supporting Friends with Skin CancerIt’s 2022, and skin cancer is still going strong. You stand a very good chance of knowing someone who has had or is currently experiencing recovery or treatment related to... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
When the "Body Shop" Doctor Makes a MessLet’s say you had a suspicious spot on your car, and you took said car to a specialized body shop quite some distance from your home. The spot is small... By Ronni Gordon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Protecting Your Whole Body from the SunDoes anyone recall the expression “farmer’s tan?” I remember my childhood friends referring to someone who had a sunburn on the lower parts of their arms having this kind of... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Open Letter to Our Skin Cancer Community: Why I Admire YouDear Friends, I admire you. I started working with our skin cancer community about five years ago and I have seen the evolution of our forums, discussions, and life-changing stories... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Thank-You to the Doctor Who Saved MeI turned around and my kids were grown. I looked over my shoulder and their toys were gone. I closed my eyes, and when I opened them again, my son... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Skin Cancer Doesn’t Take a Day OffI see my dermatologist every six months, or more frequently as needed. One of those 6-month checkups seems to always fall right before Christmas, which gave me the realization this... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Your Kids and Sun Protection: Teach Them When They’re Young!I was cleaning out my magazine basket this past weekend and was flipping through, deciding which ones I should get rid of and which ones I might actually read if... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Advice for Skin Check NewbiesDermatologist visits have been a consistent part of my life since 2007. Thanks, melanoma. I know the drill and what to expect when I arrive for my skin check every... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Experiences with CryosurgeryI currently have three “dots” on my face from a recent cryosurgery treatment. They are not a big deal except for the fact that I am in the film and... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Charmeon's Story of Loss: In Memory of Reef and DonEditor’s Note: This guest post was written by Charmeon Carneson about her grandson, Reef, and her husband, Don who both sadly passed away from skin cancer. Reef was diagnosed with... By sidneysalehkurtz4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Perform an At-Home Skin Cancer Self-ExaminationEarly detection is paramount when it comes to skin cancer. Yes, it is imperative to see your dermatologist, but there is a way you can do a skin cancer self-exam... By Kim Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Skin Cancer Removal and Keloids: How Do They Relate?A scar from your skin cancer removal is not exactly what you look forward to, but it's not typically the scariest part of the experience. But what if it were?... By Rachel Ward, RT(T)2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How a Doctor's Friendly Demeanor Calmed me Before Fingernail BiopsyEditor's note: This story is one of a two part series A note that I just wrote to a dermatologist began, “Thanks for being such a pleasure to visit. I... By Ronni Gordon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Just Another ScarI have many scars. Until my recent diagnosis of melanoma in situ, I looked upon my scars rather fondly. Most remind me of a special time or place during my... By DeborahWesloh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Chances of Getting Skin Cancer?I read an article today about how drinking alcohol is the cause of several types of cancer. The article mentioned that alcohol consumption is linked to cancers of the breast... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Sun Protective Clothing: Which Fabrics Block UV Rays?As the owner of a sun protective apparel company, I spend far too much time researching and testing various fabrics. With the warm weather and beach vacations approaching, I thought... By Devin Regan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments