Very sad that CBC radio host, author, teacher & humorist Stuart McLean has died of melanoma skin cancer. Click here to read more.
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“There are many reasons for itchy skin. It could be the result of a skin condition, such as eczema, shingles, hives, or psoriasis, or it could be a sign of a contagious disease, like scabies or ringworm.” Click here to read more about how to relieve itchy skin.
Studies have found that indoor tanning increases your risk of melanoma by 59%. No tan is worth that risk. Click here to read more about the dangers of indoor tanning.
Meet Mag Murphy, a 45-year-old Dublin woman, “discovered the growth of precancerous cells on her face and was prescribed a topical treatment for a month. She’s documenting this extremely painful-looking process on her Facebook page, “Mag’s Murphys Journey,” with daily updates to share the dangers of unprotected tanning with the world”. Check it out here.
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Celebrity Andy Cohen diagnosed and speaks out about melanoma. He admits that his relationship with the sun has since changed. Read the full article here to find out why.
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The American Academy of Dermatology has created an easy-and-simple to follow guide (ABCDEs of melanoma). Along with other resourceful tools for you and your family to use to self-examine and keep track of your moles. If you see anything changing, itching or bleeding on your skin, speak to your dermatologist and seek proper care.
Toronto Dermatology Centre proudly supports the Eczema Society of Canada.
If you’ve stepped foot in a beauty store within the last few months, you’ve seen it: the word “collagen” splashed across every other cream, serum, and on countless supplement pills and powders. Skincare enthusiasts have become obsessed with collagen for a solid reason: this protein found in our tissues and organs is the key to keeping our skin supple and firm.
But collagen isn’t always kind. It’s an ephemeral visitor that begins to bid farewell beginning as early as our 20s. If you’ve started noticing hollowness in your cheeks or tear troughs and fine lines on the delicate, thin skin under your eyes, those are all typical signs of a slow down in collagen production. Check out the list of ways you can rebuild collagen.
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