Skin Care

  Although most bug bites are harmless, some can spread dangerous diseases like Zika virus, dengue, Lyme disease, and malaria. Particularly if you’re visiting areas with known insect-borne diseases, it’s…

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime. Yet most cases of skin cancer can be prevented by protecting…

Skin Cancer Awareness Month, observed every May, is intended to educate the public about the dangers of UV radiation and encourage sun-safe habits. HemOnc Today presents seven important updates in melanoma/skin…

Diagnosing The Avengers: Penn dermatologists explore medical conditions of Marvel universe by Jules Lipoff and Misha Rosenbach, For the Inquirer, Updated: April 30, 2019 The Avengers are an all-powerful team of superheroes…

According to a new study, melanoma patients with a history of smoking are more likely to die from the disease than patients who do not smoke. The study, funded by…

Dermatologists have been evaluating patients with tattoos for decades, and they have never found an increased prevalence of skin cancer in those individuals. The same is true for patients who…

Brought to you by The American Academy of Dermatology Animals need protection from the sun, too! Let’s learn how different animals protect their skin from the powerful rays of the…

Essential Outdoor Sun Safety Tips for Winter Winter sports enthusiasts are at increased risk for overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The combination of higher altitude and UV rays…

Created to empower redheads to feel confident and proud of who they are, Love Your Red Hair Day is also a good time to remember the downside: We’re way more…

All melanomas are associated with an initial tumor, but sometimes the location is difficult to ascertain. Melanoma is mostly found on (and derived from) the skin, but occasionally it can…