If you spent your teenage summers oiling up with Bain de Soleil in pursuit of the perfect tan, you may think it’s too late now to do anything to prevent skin cancer. “A lot of the skin damage that ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A warning comes as Memorial Day weekend approaches – people need to protect their skin from the sun, no matter their skin tone. Many people think more sun protection is needed for ...

Sun damage is caused by UV rays that you can protect against. Some of us choose to allow sun damage either by not wearing protection on a daily basis (despite the recommendation to wear SPF every day ...

For any summer activity — whether lounging poolside, hiking or playing sports — sunscreen is your most important accessory. It protects against UVA and UVB rays, which contribute to sunburns, ...

To minimize the risk of sun damage, people can wear sunscreen, cover up exposed skin, and avoid the sun during the hottest time of day. The risks of excessive sun exposure include burns and heatstroke ...

Lauren Kole, M.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Dermatology, says sunscreen is the first step in skin protection and encourages all individuals to get ...

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells multiply abnormally, forming a tumor. Sun spots are due to an overproduction of a pigment called melanin in a small area of skin. Melanoma, the most severe type of ...

NEW YORK — In patients with darker skin types, particularly those who already have hyperpigmentation, iron oxide or antioxidants that protect against visible light represent a variable for efficacy ...

Summer is nearly here, with rising temperatures, outdoor adventures and greater danger to your skin. UV rays are the most potent during summer months, and if you aren't applying sunscreen, your skin ...