What are the differences between freckles and moles?
Freckles and moles are areas of increased pigment (melanin) in the skin, but they’re not the same thing. Melanin is a natural substance that gives colour to hair, skin, and…
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Regular skin checks can save lives!
According to Health Canada, skin cancer has been increasing in this country at a fairly constant rate over the past 30 years. In 2005, there were roughly 78,000 new cases…
Continue readingReduce skin cancer risk
Skin cancer usually develops in the outermost layer of skin (epidermis), consequently most tumors are easily detectable, even at the early stages. UV radiation through sun exposure is a leading…
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An actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly or crusty bump that forms on the surface of the skin. They are also called solar keratosis, sun spots, or precancerous spots. Dermatologists…
Continue readingCheck for basal cell carcinomas
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer, and it is most prevalent on the head or neck in people 40 years of age or older….
Continue readingThe deadly risk associated with indoor tanning
A new study published in the December 1, 2008 issue of CANCER (a journal of the American Cancer Society) cites that more than 1.3 million skin cancer diagnoses occurs each…
Continue readingEarly skin cancer detection
It is estimated that 1 in 5 individuals will develop skin cancer in their life. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, as well as…
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