Reducing Skin Cancer Risk
Preventing Skin Cancer Understanding Skin Cancer Basics Skin cancer, the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, is the most common type of cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancers during their lifetimes, with 3.3 million nonmelanoma cases diagnosed annually. Nearly 98% of cases are basal cell or squamous cell […]
What Are the Best Treatments for Warts?
Warts are benign skin growths that form on the body and can develop in different areas. This skin condition is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which infects the top layer of the skin. Once HPV infects the skin, it causes the abnormality known as a wart. If you’ve ever had a wart, you know how […]
Skin Care That Goes Beyond the Bottle
Everyone wants youthful, radiant, glowing skin until they realize nice skin transcends a bottle of expensive serum or moisturizer. When it comes to skincare, the glow starts from within. So, it doesn’t just matter what you put on your body, but what you also put in it. While others are filling their cabinets with serums, […]
3 Common Insect Bites & When to See a Doctor
Summer brings backyard hangouts, days by the pool, and unfortunately bugs that bite such as mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, and more. Most of the time, these bites are harmless. But on some occasions, they can cause irritation, allergic reactions, or even infections. While you’re probably not well-versed in bug bite identification, it’s important to know what bit […]
Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Wear Sunscreen
Most of us are aware of the importance of wearing sunscreen in the summer months to avoid painful, damaging sunburnt skin and lip. But it really should be a year-round preventative habit. You should always wear sunscreen, no matter your age, skin color, or skin tone. You can purchase sunscreen in many different forms (creams, lotions, gels, sprays). Sunscreen can also be found […]
Summer Skin Myths BUSTED
Skin cancer kills so many people each year and can be caused by exposure to the sun. Detected early, skin cancer can be easily removed and treated. However, if it is discovered too late, it can be fatal. Below, we debunked five common summer skin myths which could be damaging to health. Summer Skin Myth […]
