Tag: skin cancer
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Some Sunscreens Contain the Carcinogen Benzene, According to Lab
Recently, an independent testing lab detected the known carcinogen benzene in 78 different sunscreens. The lab contacted the FDA after making the discovery, urging them to ban the products. The lab, Valisure, inspects medicines and healthcare products to ensure they meet quality standards. When the company tested almost 300 sunscreen products, they found benzene in…
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Dermatologists Explain 10 Tips for Healthy Combination Skin
When you think of your body’s organs, you would probably list your brain, heart, lungs, liver, and others. While you can’t see these, your body’s largest organ is in plain view every day. It’s your skin, and the average adult’s skin can weigh between 7-22 pounds, per an article published by Informed Health. It’s imperative…
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Dermatologists Explain 12 Melanoma Symptoms That Most People Miss
Melanoma or skin cancer is often overlooked because people don’t feel it’s as severe as the other varieties. Sadly, skin cancer can be as small as a pimple that won’t disappear or a mole that starts growing beyond its boundaries. People spend more time outside in nature during the spring and summer months. The risk…
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Doctors Explain What Happens to Your Body After a Sunburn
Sunburn is a condition that is all too common for many beachgoers or people who work in the sun all day. Human skin is susceptible to the sun, and it doesn’t take long for a nice tan to turn into an uncomfortable burn. Despite this being common knowledge, many people don’t take the proper precautions…
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Doctors Share Skin Cancer Prevention Tips Most Women Forget
According to a study published by the American Academy of Dermatology, melanoma is the second most common form of skin cancer among women under the age of 29. In this article, we will take a closer look specifically at melanoma and some of the steps that women can take to protect themselves against this disease…