Seems like everything is linked to cancer these days.
Well you can add flip-flops to the list — I’m sure my mother is throwing hers away right now. Continue reading
Flip-flops Linked to Skin Cancer
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Tag Archives: Skin Cancer
Flax Seed Oil and Your Skin
Flax oil or flaxseed oil is derived from the pretty, blue-flowering flax plant. The oil, obtained from processing the seeds, is high in omega 3 fatty acids, especially alpha linoleic acid (ALA). Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for normal skin and body function, but they are not produced naturally by your body. Continue reading
Skin Care Myths: Adding Sunscreens Adds SPF
Try this little derm math quiz:
If you apply a facial moisturizer with an SPF of 15 then add a facial sunscreen with an SPF of 30 and then apply a makeup with an SPF 15 what is the total SPF protection you are getting? Continue reading
Eight Steps for a Self Skin Check
Jennifer Garner has teamed up with Neutrogena® and Self® magazine to encourage women to examine their skin once a month. It’s a great campaign — if you find a melanoma, a simple skin check could save your life. Continue reading
Bigger Moles are Not Better
The ABCDE method to screen for melanoma simply means that a mole that meets any of these criteria should be examined by a physician:
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