This study shows the impact of free skin cancer screening program on early detection and treatment of skin cancer. Find out more about this lifesaving initiative
Sunburns: It’s time to get real
Parents use sunscreen on their kids, but may expect the occasional burn. We need to talk about the dangers of sunburns: it’s time to get real.
Importance of Dermoscopy for Skin Cancer Screening
Dermoscopy for skin cancer screening is now an important tool when you combine technology. This is called teledermoscopy, teldermatology together with a dermatoscope for faster detection of skin cancer, which can save biopsies and lives.
Can you spot the cancerous mole?
Moles are extremely common. Some people are born with them and others can develop moles later in life due to hormonal changes like puberty or pregnancy. Unfortunately, new moles are often overlooked, and ones that you’ve had your whole life can change without you realizing it. And change is a major indicator of skin cancer.
May 2015 # SpotCancer Skin Cancer Awareness Report
First Derm spotted cancer around the world last weekend during our # SpotCancer campaign. It was a success, detecting 2 probable melanomas in under 48 hours.
Skin Deep? The dangers of both indoor tanning and skin lightening
Around the world there is a sliding scale of beauty, from lighter skin to darker. The growing culture of indoor tanning and skin-whitening cosmetics have resulted in multi-billion dollar industries exploiting the definition of beauty. In the US, nearly 30 million...
Can your phone diagnose melanoma?
JAMA Dermatology published a study that evaluated several mobile apps that claim to be able to detect lesions at risk for being melanoma.
No one’s immune to skin cancer: Protect the skin you’re in
Can you spot the kids in this picture that need sunscreen? All of them. No one is immune to skin cancer. May is international skin cancer awareness month. We want to be sure you know that people of all races can get skin cancer. Unfortunately, many people of color...
