Brianna Starr, 29, didn’t think twice about sunbathing without sunscreen, hoping to get a golden tan that to many connotes health and beauty.
But when her sister was diagnosed with me...
Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably increase the risk for skin cancer.
Researchers in Australia fou...
Dermatologist Dr. Caroline Opene is often asked if certain types of sun blocks are better for people with darker skin.
Not necessarily, says the director of the University of California, Lo...
People are using “browning lotions” to tan quickly, but experts are questioning the safety of this trend driven by social media influencers.
Browning lotions work with the sun's UV rays to darken skin faster.
“It is important to know that a tan is never consi...
Summer's here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun's damaging UV rays, too.
It only takes one severe sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double the risk for a deadly melanoma later in life, according to the American Academy of Dermat...
It's easy to keep your skin safer in the summer sun if you have the right sunscreen.
UCLA Health offers some tips for picking the best type and SPF level.
Getting sunburned just five times in a lifetime doubles the risk of getting melanoma, the most serious skin c...
Actor Hugh Jackman is offering a warning about sun damage and skin cancer after having two biopsies.
Jackman was wearing a bandage on his nose in a video posted to his Twitter accou...
Sweating can affect your skin, so learning how to handle it should be an important part of your skin care regime, a Baylor C...
Edgewell Personal Care Co. has recalled three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because trace levels of benzene were found in some samples during an internal review.
Newer sunscreens that can match your skin tone may encourage more people to use sunscreen, an expert says.
"The lighter a person's skin, the higher their risk for skin cancer," said Dr. Henry Li...
Most people know that sun-sourced vitamin D is good for their bones. So could avoiding the sun to reduce skin cancer risk weaken your bones?
A new study brings a reassuring answer: "Sun-protective" behavior -- wearing long sleeves, seeking shade or using sunscreen -- "wa...
When hair sprouts where you don't want it, you can always shave, but other ways to remove unwanted body hair can last longer.
The downside: Chemical hair removers can cause burning, itching or redness.
"Hair removal creams, lotions and gels are quick and easy to us...
If you're at the beach or pool, applying sunscreen before and after you've been in the water is a must, a cancer specialist says.
The intensity of exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays "is higher under water than it is above water," said Dr. Arun Mavanur. He is a sur...
When a suspicious skin lesion sends you scurrying to a dermatologist, asking for a full-body skin check could save your life.
Dermatologists are twice as likely to find skin cancer with a full-body check, a new study reveals. More than half of the skin cancers discovere...
Sun protection is essential as you enjoy the outdoors this summer, a skin expert stresses.
"Skin cancer is the most common cancer in humans so it's important that we do what we can to protect ourselves," Dr. Ida Orengo, a professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Med...
Five Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreen products have been recalled because they may contain small amounts of benzene, Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday.
Benzene is a human carcinogen and can get into the body through the skin, through the mouth and by inhalation,...
Sunscreen isn't just for pool gatherings and beach outings: Using sunscreen every day could reduce your risk of skin cancer, experts say.
Daily use of at least an SPF 15 sunscreen can lower your risk of melanoma -- the deadliest type of skin cancer -- by 50%, according t...
It's long been known the sun's rays can cause skin cancer.
But a new poll shows that only about 30% of American adults say they're concerned about developing skin cancer -- even though nearly 70% have at least one risk factor for the disease.
The American Academy o...
Think you know all you need to know about slathering on the sunscreen this summer?
Maybe you don't.
As the Memorial Day weekend begins, many Americans are confused about the proper application of sunscreen and about its sun protection factor (SPF), the American Aca...
You might think everybody knows how to protect themselves from the sun's harmful rays, but a new survey reveals that one-third of Americans lack a basic understanding of sun safety and skin cancer.
That's the surprising takeaway from an American Academy of Dermatology (A...
Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat.
But a new Canadian study finds that for people who take certain blood pressure medications, that advice becomes even more critical because those drugs c...
Researchers from two universities in Utah have a warning for students planning to hit the slopes or play in the snow without sunscreen: You could greatly increase your risk of skin cancer.
A survey of students by Brigham Young University College of Nursing in Provo found...
Headed to the beach or park for a little fresh air? Don't forget your sun protection, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) advises.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans, but many don't protect themselves fr...
With many beaches and parks opening in time for Memorial Day, the American Cancer Society is reminding people to practice sun safety.
Overexposing yourself to the sun increases your risk for skin cancer, which is the most common cancer in the United States, with almo...
Though most Americans are well aware that protecting themselves from sunburn is important, many don't take precautions, a new survey finds.
Protecting yourself from exposure to sunlight is the best way of preventing skin cancer, according to the American Academy of ...
The chemicals in sunscreens help shield people from the sun's rays, but they are also absorbed into the body at levels that raise some safety questions, a new study confirms.
The study, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is a follow-up to a 2019 investig...
While 6 in 10 Americans say they're concerned about developing cancer, only 1 in 4 make cancer prevention part of their daily lives, a new online survey reveals.
Roughly a quarter think there's nothing they can do to prevent it. But the American Society of Clinical O...
Is the sunscreen you slather on your body marketed as safe for coral reefs? New research suggests those claims may not be entirely true.
Trace metals and other compounds in many sunscreens have unknown effects on marine ecology, say researchers studying Mediterranean...
Don't invite skin cancer to your holiday weekend.
As you celebrate America's independence at beaches, pools or backyard parties, remember that the sun's damaging rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. -- and protecting yourself is a must.
"When it comes ...
When all else fails, fear may motivate people to protect themselves from the sun.
Researchers found that a photo of a mole being removed and visuals of skin damage did the trick.
Study volunteers were shown photos taken using a VISIA UV camera system. Thes...
Whether you're at the beach, the park or a pool this summer, be sure to protect your skin from the sun's damaging rays.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet ...
Interest in homemade sunscreens is hot, but many of these do-it-yourself brews lack effective sun protection, a new study warns.
Researchers found that only about one-third of homemade sunscreens on the popular information-sharing website Pinterest specified how much...
The pain Sara Langill felt in her right hip didn't concern her much, until she felt a lump as she massaged tendons near her hip flexors following a soccer game.
"I felt this thing that felt like a rubbery grape," recalls Langill, 33. Thinking it might be a hernia, sh...
Only half of Americans routinely protect themselves from the sun when outdoors, a recent American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey found.
Those who don't practice sun safety put themselves at increased risk for skin cancer, which is the most common cancer in the U...
For years, you've been urged to slather on sunscreen before venturing outdoors. But new U.S. Food and Drug Administration data reveals chemicals in sunscreens are absorbed into the human body at levels high enough to raise concerns about potentially toxic effects.
B...
As you dig into gardening this spring, be sure you don't plant the seeds of skin problems, an expert advises.
"Adverse skin reactions from gardening are very common and may include bug bites and stings, plant-induced rashes, and cuts and infections," said Dr. Sonya K...
Sunscreen may do double duty when you're outside on a summer day, keeping you cool as it protects your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
New research suggests how: When unprotected skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, skin cells typically see a drop in...
Even though many moisturizers now contain sunscreens, people may not put them on their faces as carefully as they do sunscreen lotions, new research suggests.
"Moisturizer is not as well applied as sunscreen," said lead author Kevin Hamill, a lecturer in eye and visi...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took steps Thursday to tighten regulation of over-the-counter sunscreen products.
Included in the proposed rule are updates on sunscreen safety, sun protection factor (SPF) requirements, and the effectiveness of insect repellent/...