Skin Cancer Declared Major Public Health Problem by Surgeon General

The U.S. Surgeon General has starkly publicized for Americans to better protect their skin. Incidents of melanoma are rising — in fact — tripling over the last 30 years.

The surgeon general and many other health experts around the globe and advocating for all individuals to understand the importance of protecting their skin, and to apply basic advice — stop going to tanning salons, and wear sunscreen and a hat.

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Are Women with Breast Cancer Getting Enough Exercise?

Breast cancer patients who do not get adequate amounts of exercise may compromise quality of life and ultimately — their survival.

According to the newest study from researchers at the Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, physical activity leads to lengthier survival and better quality of life.

Read the Results Here — Are Women with Breast Cancer Getting Enough Exercise?

New Immunotherapy Drug Giving Hope to Skin Cancer Patients

Innovative immunotherapy drugs designed to fight the body's own immune system against cancer are significantly prolonging the lives of many individuals.

Presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, cancer doctors are showing progression and an eagerness that immunotherapy could prove to be major breakthrough in treatment for an extensive range of cancers including skin, lung, bladder and kidney.

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Aspirin Helping to Prevent Skin Cancers

As you load on the sunscreen and place your large floppy summer hats on your head you may be forgetting the very thing that might save you from major sun damage and skin cancer.... Aspirin.

A new study shows that aspirin and ibuprofen when taken can reduce or prevent skin cancer.

Read the full story here: >  Aspirin Might Reduce Skin Cancer Risk

Tips for Glowing Skin this Winter

Winter is a tough time for skin care.

The frigid winds and dry air can make skin feel dull and look absolutely lifeless...but it doesn't have to be that way.

November is the American Academy of Dermatology's National Skin Health Month, and they want you to know that it is entirely possible to maintain the health, beauty and youth of your skin...even during the unforgiving winter months.

Expert tips include wearing daily sunscreen to protect against skin cancer, hydrating with water and moisturizers, and the best suggestion of all, de-stressing.

To learn more, read the full article: Winter Skin Care Tips for a Healthy, Radiant Glow

Tanning Beds are Terrible for the Skin

According to a recent study, tanning beds are much more dangerous than previously thought.

Dermatologist Dr. Doris Day said, "Indoor tanning is like smoking for your skin. It's the single worst thing you can do in terms of skin cancer and premature aging."

The study found that UVA rays, once thought of a practically harmless, actually penetrate the deep layers of the skin, causing a significant increase for the risk of skin cancer.

Baking under this artificial light causes rapid aging, and permanent damage to the DNA of the skin cells.

Scientists hope that this study can be an eye-opener for the sun worshipers of the world. Tanning doesn't actually give a "healthy" glow...it's actually the quite opposite.

Unless you are a fan of sunspots, wrinkles, sagging skin and cancer, dermatologists recommend using a high spf sunscreen, and quit the use of tanning beds all together.

To learn more, read the full article: Tanning Beds Increase Risk for Premature Aging and Cancer

There's a Dermatologist Shortage in the US: What is a Patient to Do?

Where have all of the dermatologists gone?

Skin cancer rates are rising rapidly, as more and more people are facing the consequences of worshiping the sun during their younger years.

The scary thing is, there's not enough dermatologists in the country to treat these patients, and people are being forced to wait 6 months or more, just for a consultation.

Malignant skin cancer can grow and develop very fast, which puts many patients in a race against time; a terrible situation to be in when life is at stake.

Are there any solutions to waiting for what seems like forever?

Medical tourism is an alternative to waiting for a dermatologist in the US, and many Americans are taking full advantage of these services offered by dermatologists overseas. There are no wait times, and dermatology abroad is often a fraction of the cost.

To learn more, read the full article here: Shortage of Dermatologists Leaves Patients Searching for an Alternative