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New hope for melanoma patients
HealthThe 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... -
Recipe for D-Ficiency
McClatchy NewspapersIf the sun burned out and all the cows died, pretty soon we'd all be walking around with rickets. Happily, the sun is still shining - that's pretty much a given in this heat - and the pastures are still populated with grazing bovines. But rickets is...Tags: Children, Sunburn, Mushrooms, National Institutes of Health, Sun-Damaged Skin
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Sephora launches new Sun Safety Kit
Fashion Focus» Orlando Sentinel – Fashion FocusHitting the beach this summer, are you? Here's something to help with the sun protection: Sephora and The Skin Cancer Foundation have unveiled the fourth edition of the Sun Safety Kit. It features the best-of-the-best in sun protection, and 100% of... -
June 18: Midday Fix - Skin Cancer Foundation Road to Healthy Skin Tour
WGN NewsThe Skin Cancer Foundation is the only global organization solely devoted to the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer. The mission of the Foundation is to decrease the incidence of skin cancer through public and professional education and...Tags: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer, Continuing Education, WGN, Education
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Shape up with Shape magazine in Santa Monica this weekend
All The RageShape Magazine's Bikini Body Tour hits the sand this Saturday at Santa Monica Beach. This is the second stop for the annual tour, which kicked off in Miami's South Beach in May and is dedicated to helping women get ready...... -
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
HealthKey.com contributorSquamous 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: Squamous Cell Cancer, Sunburn, Skin Cancer, Immune System, Cancer
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Actinic Keratosis
HealthKey.com contributorActinic 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: Squamous Cell Cancer, Tumors, Dermatology, Skin Conditions, Actinic Keratosis
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Sun Protection for the Baby Years
HealthKey.com contributorDon'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: Children, Sunburn, Skin Cancer, Dresses (clothing), Infants
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Celebrities & Skin Cancer
HealthKey.com contributorSkin cancer strikes everyone and know no age boundary either—athletes, movie stars, musicians, politicians, talk show hosts, reporters, royalty and regular people alike. Here are 16 well-known people who survived skin cancer scares—and three...Tags: Music Industry, Death, Sports, Fashion Shows, Dallas Cowboys
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Look Great but Play it Safe
HealthKey.com contributorIt's not quite the same as finding a genie in a bottle, but using tanning products from a bottle can work magic on your face and body, giving you a youthful, healthy glow. Play it Safe, Even With Self-Tanning Products Whether you use a lotion, cream,...Tags: Skin Cancer, Personal Service
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
HealthKey.com contributorBasal cell carcinoma (BCC) is not only the most common form of skin cancer—it's the most common form of all cancers, affecting approximately one million Americans annually, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation.But it's also the most easy skin...Tags: Tumors, Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Skin Cancer, Cancer
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Save Your Skin from Melanoma
HealthKey.com contributorMelanoma causes the most fatalities of all skin cancers, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation. But early detection and treatment can literally "save your skin." What Is It? Melanoma is a malignant tumor that forms in the cells that make melanin,...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Tumors, Dermatology, Mole (lesion), Skin Conditions
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