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- Cosmetic Surgery Risks in Midforehead Brow LiftIf you are about to undergo a forehead lift surgery to the eyebrows, after skin cancer surgery, here is what you need to know about the risks involved.
- Skin Cancer and Your ChildHow young is too young for sun block? When should you start explaining the basics of avoiding skin cancer to your child?
Skin Cancer Prevention: Year Around Protection NeededSkin cancer is the leading type of cancer in the United States. It is also the most preventable type of cancer. You can't control risk factors such as age, skin type, or family history, but you can control your exposure to UVA and UVB rays.
Can Sunscreen Use Lead to Skin Cancer?Sunscreen has been touted as the cornerstone of skin cancer prevention but is it actually increasing the incidence of skin cancer?- The Fatal Denial Amongs African Americans Regarding Skin CancerThis article is about african americans who have to stop being in denial when it comes to skin cancer, because its attacking us growing numbers and is on the rise, now that melanin is no longer giving us protection from the sun.
- Can RA Medications Increase Skin Cancer Risk?New research suggests that such medications may increase skin cancer, including the commonly known skin cancer, melanoma.
Want to Avoid Skin Cancer from the Sun? Try CaffeineCaffeine is shown to interfere with the skin protein ATR, causing the self-destruction of damaged cells that can possibly develop into cancerous cells.
6 Ways to Prevent Skin CancerEmploy these 6 ways to prevent skin cancer so you won't become another victim of it's indiscriminatory attack.- Coffee the Protection for Skin CancerIn the future you may do more with cup of coffee instead of just drinking it. Instead of apply soap to your skin you just may be using coffee to protect you from the harmful sun's rays or skin cancer.
- Skin Cancer Prevention and Sun ExposureSome helpful information about
- How Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Cancer is UtilizedIf you have a risk for skin cancer complications, here is what you need to now about photodynamic therapy and how it is used by a dermatologist.
Flip Flops and Skin Cancer- Know Your RisksIf you love flip flops, then watch out! You may be at greater risk for skin cancer.
Tips to Avoid Skin CancerTips to avoid skin cancer.- Protecting One's Self from Skin CacerTips on how to know if you have skin cancer and how to prevent it.
- Summertime, Skin Cancer, and Your Outdoor RoomLike many of us who've gone through a brutal winter, heading outdoors during the summer is a much deserved break the heavy winter. The sun filled days of relaxing you've been yearning brings with it a danger you might easily overlook; the sun itself!
Can Aspirin Protect Us Against Skin Cancer?According to an international research team, taking a low dose of aspirin daily may actually prevent against close to 50% of skin cancer cases.
Skin Cancer & Melanoma Risk Soars After Heart TransplantsDeveloping melanoma, and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (another skin cancer) becomes much more likely in people who have undergone heart transplants.- No More Skin Cancer when Using Banana Boat Surf UVA and UVB Sunblock LotionBanana Boat Surf UVA an UVB Sunblock Lotion is waterproof for up to eight hours. This thick cream rubs in well, is non-greasy and keeps harmful rays from penetrating the skin.
- 38 Years with Cancer - Not Cured, Living with ItI have learned, from 38 years of "first hand" experience with cancer, cancer can be a gift!
Skin Cancer is No PicnicSunscreen sellers scream about the perils of overexposure to ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays from the sun. Dermatologists dramatically declare the dangers of suntanning. Do we listen to these skin cancer warnings? I do now.
Spotting Skin Cancers May Be as Easy as A-B-C-DSunshine season is here, and your epidermis is showing! Are you ready for fun in the sun? Are you prepared to protect your skin from dermatological cancers? Do you know the ABCDs of skin cancer? Here's how to tell when a mole is not just a mole.- EPA "Don't Fry Day" Urges Americans to "Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap" to Prevent Skin CancerOne in five Americans will get skin cancer over their lifetime. The EPA is pushing "Don't Fry Day" to remind you to minimize your exposure.
Sun Exposure, Sun Protection and Skin CancerSkin cancer rates continue to increase, even with millions of gallons of sun protection products sold and used every year. According to posts on a popular web site, people are finally starting to change the way they look at the sun.- Why I Am Anal About Skin CancerSkin cancer is a killer, not an ugly growth on the skin. It needs to be viewed seriously and not a hindrance to enjoying life. I know this because my husband dodged a bullet twice and he was wearing a shirt.
- Tanning Beds May Cause Skin Cancer Especially Among Teenage GirlsThe skin cancer rate is rising, especially among teenage girls who use tanning beds. Some states are considering restricting their use by teens.
- Skin Cancer in MenMen have nearly double the rates of certain skin cancer than women have, and they have the highest chances of dying from melanoma... Sunscreen may contribute to skin cancer... Men delay medical treatment...
- What Causes Sun Damage to Our Skin?You have heard the warnings that sun exposure can cause damage to your skin. It even puts you at risk for skin cancer.
- How to Protect a White Cat from Sun DamageWhite cats are especially susceptible to sun damage than darker cats, as they have less protection from the sun's harmful rays. How can you protect your white cat from sunburn and skin cancer?
- The Bad Kind of Skin Cancer - MelanomaSkin cancer can't happen to you. Skin cancer is common and should not be a real concern. You don't have time for preventive doctor visits, you work and have a family to tend, but what happens when you are diagnosed with it knowing it could be prevented?
- How Does Sunlight Make Skin Cancer Cells Grow?Skin cancer cells just love sunlight '" ultraviolet rays from the sun. The sun's UV rays activate an enzyme called protein kinase D, and this enzyme helps skin cancer cells thrive and multiply.
Understanding Skin CancerSkin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer found in humans. There are three primary types of skin cancer; basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.- Avoid Excess Sun Exposure, Avoid Skin CancerSun exposure is inevitable, no matter where you live, but it is important to minimize and moderate it, as well as to take precautions to avoid things like skin cancer and other fatal diseases.
- Skin Care Tips for Warm WeatherWith spring break just around the corner and the days getting longer, it is important to know how best to protect your skin when spending time in the sun.
World Cancer DayWorld Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4th each year. For 2011, the theme is to be "Sun Smart". The goal is to teach children and teenagers to avoid UV exposure and thus prevent skin cancer.- Top 3 Cancers Found in CatsCancers found in cats are common, just as with humans. There are 3 forms of cancer that are commonly found in cats: skin cancer, mammary cancer, and feline lymphoma.
- How to Decrease Your Chances of Getting Skin CancerMelanoma is a type of cancer that is spreading all over the world. Affecting thousands of people, this is a disease that can be prevented with some precautionary measures.
- Skin Cancer in DogsSigns, Symptoms and Types of Skin Cancers Found in Dogs.
- Sunshine and Your SkinI remember as a teenager sunbathing in the sun with my best friend, unaware in those days of the benefits or the risks. Fortunately, now we know that we need the sun, but we also need to be careful of the sun.
- Study Shows Skin Cancer Cells Thrive Under Ultraviolet LightIn the laboratory, skin cancer cells seem to thrive when exposed to ultraviolet light.
How to Use Compound W to Remove Skin Cancer and Age SpotsYou can removed ugly age spots, even skin cancer, with a simple inexpensive store bought product called compound W.
