Archive for the ‘ Skin Cancer ’ Category

Here Comes the Sun

Several weeks ago, the media outlets were ablaze with the sensational picture of a career truck driver with severe sun damage on his “driver’s side” of his face.  This picture shows his normal aging on his face and neck and the tremendously accelerated aging on the left side.  I guess in some countries, the aging […]

Facts on Tanning, Sun, Aging and Skin Cancer

Having a blog requires keeping it up to date and therefore most bloggers are continually looking for relevant topics.  I recently read a fantastic journal article in a journal called Dermatologic Surgery.  Tanning and Cutaneous Malignancy by Sheffif F. Ibrahim, M.D. and Mark Brown, M.D. is one of the best written and most comprehensive articles […]

Sunscreens: don’t get burnt!

Although sunscreens are important all year round, they are especially important in the summer months to protect your skin from aging and cancers. Consumer Reports reviewed 10 well known sunscreens in July 2009 and assessed UVA and UVB protection and their waterproof effectivness and had some interesting findings.  To clear up some definitions: UVA rays are penetrating rays that […]

Tanning, Sun, Premature Facial Aging and Skin Cancer

    Having a blog requires keeping it up to date and therefore bloggers are continually looking for new, interesting and relevant content.  I have recently read a fantastic journal article in Dermatologic Surgery about Tanning and the associated dangers.  Ibrahim SF, Brown MD. Tanning and cutaneous malignancy. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Apr;34(4):460-74. This article by […]