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Do you know that some sunscreens can prevent sunburn, reduce your risk of getting skin cancer, and help prevent early signs of skin aging? This infographic tells you how to choose a sunscreen that does all three. Click here to read more.

Watch this video on how to prevent and look for skin cancer: Video from Today.com

The Skin Cancer Foundation talked to an expert in psychiatry and dermatology, about how to communicate effectively with teens and tweens about tanning. Click here to read the full article.

“A cure for eczema may finally be on the horizon, after scientists discovered what is triggering the debilitating skin condition. Around one in 10 adults and 20 per cent of children in Britain suffer from eczema, a complaint which causes the skin to become, itchy, red, cracked and painful. Until now, doctors have only been able […]

“Knowing the warning signs for skin cancer is the best way to stay safe, and lots of people have saved their own lives this way. Scroll for five lessons that their stories can teach us all.” Click here to view the full article. Credit: Yahoo.com

“Imagine if you could spend one hour sitting back and relaxing while your love handles were literally frozen off your body, never to be seen again. This wishful dream may just be a reality thanks to the FDA-approved technology CoolSculpting.” Click here to read the full article. Credit: Popsugar.com

“Dermatology, the study of diseases of the skin—the human body’s largest organ–is both misunderstood and underrated. Even some physicians in other specialties think it’s “easy,” or borders on the trivial, but skin diseases are important because they are common, impose a huge economic and psychological burden on patients, and can be deadly.” Follow this link […]

“The sun’s dark side, quantified: It is behind 80 percent of wrinkles and spots and is the primary cause of skin cancer. How can you enjoy a minute outdoors knowing that? The same way dermatologists do—with the clever protection methods they’ve developed to save their own skin.” Click here to read more. Credit: Women’sHealth

“May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, with “Melanoma Monday” focusing attention on the deadliest form of the disease. It’s curable if spotted early, but doctors say patients need to be a partner in the process.” Click here to read about the 7 warning signs you can’t ignore. Credit: www.today.com