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The Importance of Sunscreen for Darker Skin Tones: Debunking Myths and Understanding the Benefits

Sunscreen is a vital component of any skincare routine, regardless of skin tone. However, there is a prevailing myth that people with darker skin tones don’t require sunscreen. This misconception has led to an underuse of sunscreen among African American women and could potentially result in harmful skin conditions, including skin cancer. This article aims […]

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Unusual Places For Skin Cancer

Dermatologists recommend that you should conduct a self-examination of your skin every month. Skincancer.org has a page that details the step-by-step instructions on how to perform a head-to-toe skin exam. During your self-exam, you should carefully look at every nook and cranny of your body using multiple mirrors, looking for any unusual-looking moles, or blemishes […]

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Tanning Myths Debunked

1. Base Tans Many people claim that "base tans" can prevent type of damage to your skin from the sun. This is plain wrong, because whenever your skin becomes tanner than its original color, it’s already been damaged and exposed to potentially harmful UV rays. Remember, there is no such thing as a healthy tan. […]

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Florida: A tanning salon on every corner

There are more tanning facilities than McDonald’s restaurants in the state of Florida, according to recent research. Investigators with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, noting that the Sunshine State has the second-highest incidence of melanoma in the United States, analyzed the number of tanning salons and types of services offered at the […]