Skin Cancer

Sunscreen Guide: Everything Derms Want You to Know

Feb 13, 2024

Sunscreen Guide: Everything Derms Want You to Know

Ask any dermatologist to name the one skin-care step that should be nonnegotiable in your routine, and you better believe that each and every one of them will say sunscreen.

A Guide to Melanoma: What to Look For, Treatment, and More

Feb 12, 2024

A Guide to Melanoma: What to Look For, Treatment, and More

The statistics about skin cancer's prevalence are enough to make you immediately add 10 sunscreens to your shopping cart — like how one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer by the age of 70 (in 2022, Khloé Kardashian underwent treatment for a precancerous tumor), or how having more than five sunburns in your lifetime can double your chance of developing melanoma.

Yes, Black People Do Need Sunscreen

Feb 25, 2023

Yes, Black People Do Need Sunscreen

I am in my 30s, and for most of my life, I've had to deal with questions pertaining to my race.

These Beauty Brands Are Donating 80 Percent of Proceeds to the Cancer and Careers Charity

May 28, 2020

These Beauty Brands Are Donating 80 Percent of Proceeds to the Cancer and Careers Charity

May is skin cancer awareness month, and retailer QVC is showing its support for the cause by putting its money where its mouth is.

7 Things You Never Knew About Detecting Skin Cancer

May 4, 2020

7 Things You Never Knew About Detecting Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is certainly not the most thrilling beauty topic, but it's unquestionably one of the most important — no matter what time of year it is.

What Does It Mean to Have an Atypical Mole? Here's Your Answer

May 4, 2020

What Does It Mean to Have an Atypical Mole? Here's Your Answer

As you spend more time outside in the warm summer months or away on vacation for a few days, it's important to protect your skin from potential skin cancer and damage.

7 Things Women of Color Need to Know About Skin Cancer

May 4, 2020

7 Things Women of Color Need to Know About Skin Cancer

Misconceptions abound when it comes to skin of color — particularly on the topic of skin cancer.

You Almost Won't Want to Hear This Dermatologist's Advice About Drinking in the Sun

Jun 3, 2018

You Almost Won't Want to Hear This Dermatologist's Advice About Drinking in the Sun

Sunning yourself with a cocktail in hand might sound like a recipe for ultimate relaxation.

This Video Will Ensure You Never Skip Sunscreen Again

May 9, 2018

This Video Will Ensure You Never Skip Sunscreen Again

Even though sunscreen prevents skin cancer and signs of premature aging, there are still those of us who choose to skip SPF.

This Woman's Hair Colorist May Have Saved Her Life

Sep 10, 2017

This Woman's Hair Colorist May Have Saved Her Life

We have a story for you to think about the next time you consider letting your ends grow out.

This Terrifying Skin Cancer Selfie Will Convince You to Wear SPF

Aug 13, 2017

This Terrifying Skin Cancer Selfie Will Convince You to Wear SPF

You've heard countless times about the importance of wearing sunscreen, regardless of season.

Watch What Happens to Your Skin Every Time You Get a Tan

Jun 15, 2017

Watch What Happens to Your Skin Every Time You Get a Tan

You probably already know that hopping into a tanning bed is putting you at a major risk for skin cancer.