Are Bald People at a Higher Risk for Skin Cancer?...For some of us, being bald is a choice. But for others like myself, we weren’t given a choice and were simply...reactions2comments
National Healthy Skin Month 2021 Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the National Healthy Skin Month 2021 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE...reactionscomments
Body Positivity Includes Your Scars...Body positivity is at the forefront of our collective conscience right now - as it should be. This is a movement that...reactions3comments
Nightmarish Spot: Cause for Concern...The last time I went to one of my dermatologists, she gave me an assignment to perform at my convenience. It was...reactions10comments
Community Member Spotlight: Linda Curtis (Part 2)...Editor’s Note: This guest post was written by Linda Curtis, who was diagnosed with multiple melanomas. She shares a Part 2 of...reactions2comments
Living with Skin Cancer...Receiving a skin cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience. Fear, anxiety, depression, and other emotions can run rampant, regardless of your specific...
Causes of Skin Cancer: Genetic Mutations...The US Department of Health and Human Services lists ultraviolet (UV) radiation as a carcinogen or cancer-causing substance. Sunlight and indoor tanning...
What Is Morpheaform (Sclerosing) Basal Cell Carcinoma?...Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common kind of skin cancer. It is also the most frequently occurring kind of all...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer and Mourning the Loss...Skin cancer can feel like such a loss. For some of us, our diagnosis forces us to lose our sense of infallibility...reactions7comments
What Happens if You Miss a Dermatology Appointment?...Life happens and plans change, and sometimes that means having to cancel a dermatology appointment. Fortunately, missing a dermatology appointment is not...reactions3comments
End-of-Season Clearance Sales are Your Chance to "Fall" for a New Sunscreen...Fall break has arrived--finally! It’s been a long, sticky summer in West Tennessee, and the school year so far has been challenging...reactions2comments
Memories of Skin Cancer…The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly...Today, Facebook Memories showed me a post I had made five years ago. I had written that particular post to share pictures...reactions11comments
Scarlett O'Hara Was Right After All...Some people are cool as cucumbers and take everything in stride. I, on the other hand, am a member of a much...reactions2comments
Do You Know What the Ingredient List Means?...If a list of ingredients on a food label has long words that I don’t understand, I figure I don’t want to...reactions8comments
I Believed the Lies and Got Burned...I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 1988. I remember vividly that day in Pasadena, California when my dermatologist described my situation...reactionscomments
With Age Comes Wisdom About Skin Cancer...As I was getting ready for work the other day, I glanced at a bottle of lotion that was sitting on the...reactions4comments
Tell Us You Have Skin Cancer Without Telling Us You Have Skin Cancer......The "Tell Me Without Telling Me" Challenge has taken over social media, specifically TikTok! It's a challenge where users ask others to...reactionscomments
Artificial Intelligence and Melanoma Metastases...Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now found everywhere. Whether it be facial recognition technology, global positioning, or nearly everything on our smartphones, AI...reactionscomments
Down-Low with Radiation...Have you ever noticed that injuries just seem to heal so much slower when they are located on your lower legs? If...reactionscomments
How I Survived DFSP Without Losing My Mind...I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in February 2021, and my life completely changed in that moment. I am generally a positive...reactions1comment
