If symptoms are not caught early, treatment for serious skin cancers can bring side effects, with long term consequences. See how young lives can be affected and ways people can avoid harmful health issues in the future.
The Truth About Sunscreen
Sunscreen use has grown in recent decades, although misunderstandings still abound. The web has brought ideas for home recipes, there are concerns on vitamin D production, or how much sunscreen to use. See the research proven reality and how to protect yourself.
Protecting Infants From The Sun
A little sunlight can be a pleasure at all ages, although our skin is delicate in the first few months after birth. See ways you can offer protection, for the present and to help prevent skin cancers from developing in later years.
Taking Note Of UV Levels
UV forecasts are one of the most accurate parts of weather prediction and readily available in the UK. Being informed can help you tailor decisions on activities, timing, what to wear and wider protection which make sense on the day.
Global Skin Cancer 2020
The graph shows temperature change on our planet over the last century. A trend followed by skin cancer as sun exposure grows and contributes to the condition, although other key factors are evident in the latest worldwide data.
The Risks Men Take
Men’s health week is just drawing to a close for 2020 and has focused on the Covid-19 pandemic. Understandable in the situation we face, although men should also be aware of another epidemic which brings similar risk levels.
Do We Need National Skin Cancer Screening?
UK wide screening programs exist for colon, breast and cervical cancer, yet not for skin cancer. See the logic on both sides of the argument, research to date and opportunities to move forward in support of patients.
Lasting Outcome Of Sun Damage
The sun offers pleasure but at the same time, brings forward signs of ageing. The cellular damage underlying this is the cause of skin cancer, a growing, yet avoidable disease we often start to build early in life.
Coronavirus & The UV Cure
Much has been made of using UV light to cure coronavirus, on youtube, instagram, websites and at press conferences. Take a step back from the hype, see what UV rays do and the effect they may have on your body.
Are Mole Testing Apps Useful?
Monitoring moles yourself using an app may seem valuable. Checking your skin regularly is a great idea but should you rely on the performance of an app, or does the latest research question their abilities.