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    May 25, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  1. Dr. Elizabeth Hale

    Elizabeth K. Hale, M.D. is a board certified dermatologist and a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center. She specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and laser...

    Tags: Medical Specialization, New York University, Dermatology, Cornell University, Chemosurgery

    2. Apr 30, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  2. A Wash of Protection

    All the sunscreen in the world is only as good as its SPF rating and how long it's effective on your skin. However, clothes are a different story. What you wear can protect your skin against the sun's vicious ultraviolet (UV) rays. Of course, there are other factors to consider, such as the tightness of the weave, the weight, type of fiber, color and amount of skin the clothing cover.
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    All the sunscreen in the world is only as good as its SPF rating and how long it's effective on your skin. However, clothes are a different story. What you wear can protect your skin against the sun's vicious ultraviolet (UV) rays. Of course, there are...
    3. Nov 1, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Tanning With Sprays, Not Rays

    We've heard it a thousand times -- sun exposure causes skin cancer and wrinkles -- but who wants to look pasty year-round? And even as the weather gets cooler, Californians love to keep a sunny glow.
    We've heard it a thousand times -- sun exposure causes skin cancer and wrinkles -- but who wants to look pasty year-round? And even as the weather gets cooler, Californians love to keep a sunny glow. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: Tanning products:...

    Tags: Education, Health Organizations, Victoria Beckham, Vitamin Therapy, Health

    4. May 11, 2010 |Story| Syndicate

  4. Conduct a skin self-exam

    Skin cancer is easiest to cure when caught early. So <a href=&quot;http://www.skincancer.org" target=new> The Skin Cancer Foundation</a> recommends monthly self-exams. Your doctor may suggest more frequent self-exams if you have a higher risk for skin cancer.
    Staff Writer
    Skin cancer is easiest to cure when caught early. So The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends monthly self-exams. Your doctor may suggest more frequent self-exams if you have a higher risk for skin cancer. What to Look For Skin cancer can start as a dark...

    Tags: Medical Specialization, Skin Cancer Self-Examination, Human Body, Diseases and Illnesses, Skin Cancer

    5. May 14, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  5. SPF, UV, UVA, UVB ... H-E-L-P!

    If you're concerned about getting skin cancer (as everyone should be), you purchase skin products that contain SPF. But do your products contain a high enough SPF value to protect you from the UVA and UVB rays that can cause skin cancer?
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    If you're concerned about getting skin cancer (as everyone should be), you purchase skin products that contain SPF. But do your products contain a high enough SPF value to protect you from the UVA and UVB rays that can cause skin cancer? SPF—What...

    Tags: Skin Cancer, Dermatology, Cancer, Sunburn, Avobenzone (drug)

    6. Mar 25, 2011 | Allentown Morning Call

  6. New hope for melanoma patients

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    The federal government today approved a new drug that has been found to help people with advanced melanoma, the first such approval in 13 years. The drug, going by the name "Yervoy," is made by Bristol Meyers Squibb. According to the Skin Cancer...
    7. Jun 14, 2009 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  7. Free Skin Cancer Screenings

    You can get a free, full-body screening and a free sample of Aveeno sunblock. It only takes five minutes and could help save your life. Here's the release:
    KIAH
    You can get a free, full-body screening and a free sample of Aveeno sunblock. It only takes five minutes and could help save your life. Here's the release: According to the EPA the UV Index in the Houston area is at number 11+, which means it has reached...

    Tags: Skin Cancer, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dermatology, Texas

    8. May 21, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  8. Sun Protection for the Baby Years

    Don't you just cringe when you see a sunburned infant? It happens. But so do car wrecks, airplane crashes and child drowning. Too melodramatic? Not really. Fact is, just one blistering sunburn during childhood doubles a child's chances of developing melanoma later in life. And given that melanoma is the most deadly form of cancer, this is a gravely serious statistic.
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    Don't you just cringe when you see a sunburned infant? It happens. But so do car wrecks, airplane crashes and child drowning. Too melodramatic? Not really. Fact is, just one blistering sunburn during childhood doubles a child's chances of developing...

    Tags: Skin Cancer, Infants, Children, Sunburn, Cancer

    9. Apr 30, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  9. A guy's guide to sun protection

    OK, if you're a &quot;spit nails, no nonsense kind of guy," worrying about a little sunburn might seem ... well, less than manly. But a quick look at some sobering statistics from the Skin Cancer Foundation should change that in a hurry.
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    OK, if you're a "spit nails, no nonsense kind of guy," worrying about a little sunburn might seem ... well, less than manly. But a quick look at some sobering statistics from the Skin Cancer Foundation should change that in a hurry. - Skin cancer is...

    Tags: Sports, Prostate, Dermatology, Football, Sunburn

    10. May 14, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  10. Take a ride on the shady side

    Just because you're sitting in a vehicle doesn't mean you're invisible. The sun's UVA rays easily penetrate through your car's window glass. So whether you're taking the family out for a Sunday drive, taking off on a road trip or just zipping down the street to the store, protect you and your family with these sun-safety driving tips.
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    Just because you're sitting in a vehicle doesn't mean you're invisible. The sun's UVA rays easily penetrate through your car's window glass. So whether you're taking the family out for a Sunday drive, taking off on a road trip or just zipping down the...

    Tags: Vehicles, Family, Skin Cancer, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes, Dermatology

    11. May 24, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  11. Actinic Keratosis

    Actinic keratosis (AK), is a dry, scaly, rough-textured spot, patch or lesion that forms on the outer skin. It's caused by cumulative exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, such as sunlight or tanning lamps. AKs usually appear after age 40 or 50 because they take many years to develop. <a href=&quot;http://www.skincancer.org" target=new> The Skin Cancer Foundation</a> reports more than ten million Americans currently have AK.
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    Actinic keratosis (AK), is a dry, scaly, rough-textured spot, patch or lesion that forms on the outer skin. It's caused by cumulative exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, such as sunlight or tanning lamps. AKs usually appear after age 40 or 50 because they...

    Tags: Tumors, Scalp, Actinic Keratosis, Skin Cancer, Skin Conditions

    12. May 26, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  12. Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is caused by changing cells. It can occur anywhere in the body but appears most often in areas that have had frequent sun exposure: ears, lower lip, face, scalp, neck, hands, arms and legs.
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    Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is caused by changing cells. It can occur anywhere in the body but appears most often in areas that have had frequent sun exposure: ears, lower lip, face, scalp, neck, hands, arms and legs. Stages: From Easily Curable to...

    Tags: Immune System, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Skin Cancer, Health Organizations, Surgery

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