Sun Allergy (Photosensitivity)
What Is It? A sun allergy is an immune system reaction to sunlight, most often, an itchy red rash. The most common locations include the “V” of the neck, the back of the hands, the […]
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Eye Protection Facts
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NEW YORK — Like your skin, overexposure to the sun can wreak havoc on your eyes. Sun damage can cause severe conditions such as sunburn to the cornea, tissue growth on the surface […]
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Keep an Eye on Ultraviolet (UV) Safety
We all use sunscreen to protect our skin during the warmer months, but don’t forget to protect your eyes as well. Summertime means more time spent outdoors, and studies show that exposure to bright sunlight […]
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Myth or Fact: People with Light Eyes are More Sensitive to Sunlight
If you have blue, green, or gray eyes, you may have noticed yourself squinting into the sunlight more than your brown-eyed counterparts or needing a respite from the fluorescent lights at work. You may wonder […]
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Pain Meds Linked to Lower Risk for Skin Cancer
By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner Action Points People who used common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory […]
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Women more likely to survive melanoma than men
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women diagnosed with melanoma are more likely to survive the skin cancer than men and less likely to have it recur, according to a new study. The researchers suggest that […]
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Skin cancer targets young patients too
BOCA RATON, FL (WTVJ/NBC) – It’s a stark warning to keep the sunscreen nearby, as dermatologists say skin cancer is showing up in young patients. Adrian Plotnicoff, 19, goes a thorough skin check up by […]
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Researchers Building Melanoma Vaccine to Combat Skin Cancer
ScienceDaily (Mar. 19, 2012) — Mayo Clinic researchers have trained mouse immune systems to eradicate skin cancer from within, using a genetic combination of human DNA from melanoma cells and a cousin of the rabies virus. […]
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Moffitt Cancer Center’s Mole Patrol™ To Offer Free Skin Screenings At Events At Clearwater Beach, Cocoa Beach, Tampa And Leesburg
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 8, 2011) – In the Sunshine State this year, more than 5,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed, and an estimated 8,790 people nationwide will die of melanoma, according to the […]
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Healthy eating prevents sunburn
According to Weigh-Less, experts have proved that simply by eating healthy foods, which are high in vitamin D, you are ensured long-term protection against sunburn and skin cancer. Sun Smart Awareness Month creates awareness of […]
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Gulf Coast Dermatology Provides Free Skin Cancer Screenings
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – January 18, 2012 – According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the U.S. To promote better skin health in the Tallahassee community and […]
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A Protein Twofer That Triggers Tanning and Protects against Skin Cancer
A powerful protein known as p53 has long been considered the master regulator of the genome because of its amazing ability to repair damaged DNA. Now scientists at Harvard’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have discovered that […]
