Sunburns: It’s time to get real

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

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?

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.

Skin Cancer Prevention for All

Skin Cancer Prevention for All

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation one in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life. In fact, skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer, beating breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer cases per year.

Hyperpigmentation : Causes, Types and Treatments

Hyperpigmentation : Causes, Types and Treatments

Hyperpigmentation, as the name suggests, is the darkening of the skin caused by the overproduction of melanin. The overproduction of melanin occurs when there is damage to the skin. Sun exposure, pregnancy, acne, and skin lesions all cause the skin to produce a higher concentration of melanin, and thus create darker spots on the skin.

Learning to optimize limited health resources- Triage

Learning to optimize limited health resources- Triage

Cross-posted from Medium These are exciting times to be working in digital health. Entrepreneurs are arriving on the scene at a dizzying rate, each with their own unique vision for improving healthcare. My vision has a different spin than most — it dates back to...
Men’s skincare: 3 tips for a healthy outer layer

Men’s skincare: 3 tips for a healthy outer layer

Women’s skin gets much of the attention for medical and care purposes, and women tend to be more aware of epidermal wellness. But men also face challenges to healthy skin, from maladies and damage to normal wear and aging. Three of the top antagonists to...
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