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Can we Skip the Sunscreen in the Winter? A Dermatologist Answers Our Questions

Winter is officially here. The days are shorter. The sun’s rays are not as strong. So can we skip using our sunscreen? Dr. Lawrence Green, a practicing dermatologist in Maryland, answers our questions about protecting our skin and preventing skin cancer during the winter season.   To find out more about Dr. Green please visit his... Read moreChevron
posted 12/31/2011, comments (0)|
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A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions about Tanning

We talk a lot here on this site about ways to prevent skin cancer. One major preventive strategy is to stop tanning in the sun or using a tanning bed. The latest skin cancer research shows that tanning bed users are 74% more likely to develop melanoma than people who never use tanning beds. Despite these warnings, many people, especially young... Read moreChevron
posted 04/30/2011, comments (0)|
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Tanning Bed Myths

Despite the preponderance of research to show that tanning bed use is unsafe there are still many individuals who ignore the risks. To complicate this issue are the myths perpetuated about tanning beds primarily by marketers from the tanning bed industry. In this post we are going to discuss the inaccuracies of these myths one by one. We are... Read moreChevron
posted 02/15/2011, comments (2)|
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Personal Stories of Tanning Bed Users Diagnosed with Melanoma

Our mission on both MySkinCareConnection and SkinCancerConnection  is to give you the facts you need to make wise choices about your skin. One of the more controversial topics we discuss on our skin sites is about the use of tanning beds. We get a lot of comments to older posts from representatives of the tanning bed industry. I think it... Read moreChevron
posted 01/31/2011, comments (0)|
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A Dermatologist Answers Your Skin Cancer Questions

We receive many questions here on SkinCancerConnection  ranging from questions from how to check your skin for skin cancer  to questions about specific treatments for skin cancer such as Mohs surgery. The best person to ask such questions is going to be your doctor who can offer their medical advice based upon your unique situation. ... Read moreChevron
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