Most people associate sun damage with July heatwaves and beach towels, yet some of the most severe sunburns occur while we are bundled up in parkas and scarves. The assumption that cold weather equals "safe" weather is a common misconception, one that often leads to...

Is that a slightly cooler breeze you feel, or is it just wishful thinking? In Florida, the arrival of autumn feels different from what it does in the rest of the country. You might swap your iced coffee for something warm, but the temperatures outside barely budge....

Most of us are great at remembering sun protection when we're packing a beach bag in July. But what about on a Tuesday in October when you're just running errands? Here's the thing: the sun doesn't take a vacation, especially not in Florida. Harmful UV rays are a...

Your skin is like a personal map that tells a story of your life. Over time, new landmarks appear: freckles, moles, and other spots. Most of these are completely normal, but knowing which ones to watch is one of the best things you can do for your health. The goal...

Knowing you should perform a monthly self-skin check is one thing, but feeling confident while doing it is another. With skin cancer being the most common cancer in the U.S., taking a proactive role is one of the best things you can do for your health. Think of...

During the winter, people generally spend less time out in the sun and more time inside with family. But, that doesn’t mean the risk of skin cancer disappears during these months.  There are still multiple risk factors for skin cancer that exist in winter. The most...

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that starts in the melanocytes. While melanoma isn’t as common as other skin cancer types, it has a higher tendency to spread.  Defending yourself against melanoma is crucial to preserving the health of your skin throughout your life....

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that forms when melanocytes, which are the cells in the skin that contain pigment, grow uncontrollably. While melanoma is less common than other forms of skin cancer, it can spread to other areas of the body if it is not identified...

Skin cancer rates have been increasing rapidly over the past several decades. A study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that between 1970 and 2009, the rate of melanoma increased by 8-fold in young women and 4-fold in young men. Rising skin cancer rates in...

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States today, and it regularly impacts an estimated one in five Americans. Given the prevalence of skin cancer, it’s crucial to protect your skin with sunscreen and limit your exposure to the sun as it will...