The Truth about Tanning
The urge to have the summer glow year-round is prominent among many Americans. We have heard all the reasons: “I look thinner when I have a tan.” “I feel prettier...
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What is Mohs Micrographic Surgery?
You may have been diagnosed with skin cancer and were told the best treatment option is Mohs Micrographic surgery. If you want to learn more about Mohs surgery you have...
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Don’t Leave Your Skin Health to Luck
Are you willing to gamble with your skin health? If you are currently skipping the monthly self-skin check and avoiding your yearly skin cancer screening then you are officially a...
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The Smoking Effect: How Cigarettes Make You Age Faster
Yes, cigarettes are making you age faster. When it comes to convincing smokers to quit, warning of health dangers is commonplace... but one effect that is not commonly discussed is...
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How Flying Affects Your Skin
From winter getaways to spring break or traveling for work, often getting from point A to point B requires traveling by air. While flying is one of the fastest ways...
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Fall Checklist: Skin Cancer Screening
Find it. Treat it. Beat it. A simple statement, but the meaning behind it is strong. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than combined cases of...
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Are you UV Smart?
July is UV Safety Awareness Month and our skin is the most UV-affected area on our body. While our skin spends every day protecting us against heat, dehydration, sunlight, injury...
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UV Index: The Sun Safety Scale
The UV Index scale is a great tool to tell you how quickly sunburn can occur if you are not applying proper protection. The ultraviolet levels are measured on a...
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November is National Healthy Skin Month!
In honor of National Healthy Skin Month, we’re devoting November to raising awareness about the skin, your body’s largest organ, and how to keep it vibrant and healthy. This week,...
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How to Perform a Monthly Skin Cancer Self-Examination
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. In fact, more skin cancers are diagnosed in the US each year than all other cancers combined. The good...
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