Skin Cancer Awareness

77 Pins

Collection by

The Skin Cancer Foundation

Massage Envy

Dermatologist Recommended

Destination Healthy Skin Support

From now until August 17 every dollar donated to Save Destination Healthy Skin- up to $25,000 - will be matched by our lead sponsor, Massage Envy. This gives your donation double the impact. Double your impact $25 = $50 $50 = $100 $100 = $200 During this donation match challenge, your gift makes twice the difference.

Protecting your scalp from sun damage is just as important as shielding the rest of your body. Learn essential tips to keep your scalp safe from harmful UV rays.

#SunProtection #SunSafety #SkinCancerAwareness #HealthyScalp Basal Cell, Squamous Cell, Healthy Scalp, Sun Damage, Uv Rays, Save Yourself, Need To Know

Save Your Scalp from Sun Damage!

Protecting your scalp from sun damage is just as important as shielding the rest of your body. Learn essential tips to keep your scalp safe from harmful UV rays. #SunProtection #SunSafety #SkinCancerAwareness #HealthyScalp

In the United States, almost half a million cases of skin cancer a year are linked to indoor tanning. Research shows that 97 percent of women who are diagnosed with melanoma before the age of 30 had a history of tanning bed use.

So why is it still legal? Read our ask the expert article with Blair Murphy-Rose, MD for a better understand of why tanning beds are still legal.

#BanIndoorTanning #AntiTanning #SkinCancerAwareness Tanning Salons, Tanning Beds, How To Tan Faster, Indoor Tanning, Tanning Bed, Peeling Skin, The Expert, Dermatology

Ask the Expert: Why Is Indoor Tanning Still Legal When We Know It Causes Skin Cancer?

In the United States, almost half a million cases of skin cancer a year are linked to indoor tanning. Research shows that 97 percent of women who are diagnosed with melanoma before the age of 30 had a history of tanning bed use. So why is it still legal? Read our ask the expert article with Blair Murphy-Rose, MD for a better understand of why tanning beds are still legal. #BanIndoorTanning #AntiTanning #SkinCancerAwareness

Men: What’s Under That Beard?

Happy Father's Day! Did you know that skin cancer can hide under beards and mustaches? Regular skin checks are vital. This Father's Day, encourage the dads in your life to take care of their skin. Use sunscreen daily and get those annual skin exams. #FathersDay #MensHealth #SkinCancerAwareness #SunSafety #EarlyDetection Read more about men's skin health here: https://www.skincancer.org/blog/men-whats-under-that-beard/

Ask the Expert: Why Are More Men Dying of Skin Cancer?

June is Men's Health Month. It's crucial to highlight an alarming fact: more men are dying of skin cancer. Discover why and learn essential prevention tips from Jeremy A. Brauer, MD. #MensHealthMonth #SkinCancerAwareness #SunProtection #EarlyDetection

Remember to take a few minutes this June to do a self-exam on your skin. Early detection of skin cancer can save lives. Check for anything new, changing or unusual and talk to your doctor about anything suspicious. For more tips on how to perform a self-exam, visit https://www.skincancer.org/early-detection/self-exams/ #SkinCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection Save Your Life, Upper Arms, Save Life, Talking To You, Your Skin, It Hurts

Self-Exams

Remember to take a few minutes this June to do a self-exam on your skin. Early detection of skin cancer can save lives. Check for anything new, changing or unusual and talk to your doctor about anything suspicious. For more tips on how to perform a self-exam, visit https://www.skincancer.org/early-detection/self-exams/ #SkinCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection

Did you know? Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk of developing melanoma.

The best way to prevent melanoma is to protect your skin — seeking shade, wearing sunscreen, and avoiding peak sun hours.

Regular skin checks and early detection are crucial in the fight against melanoma. For more tanning stats, visit: https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/tanning/

Stay sun-safe to risk of melanoma #SunSafety #MelanomaAwareness #SkinHealth Foundation, Sunscreen, Employee Wellness, Skin Foundation, Wear Sunscreen, Tanning, Did You Know

Did you know? Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk of developing melanoma. The best way to prevent melanoma is to protect your skin — seeking shade, wearing sunscreen, and avoiding peak sun hours. Regular skin checks and early detection are crucial in the fight against melanoma. For more tanning stats, visit: https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/tanning/ Stay sun-safe to risk of melanoma #SunSafety #MelanomaAwareness #SkinHealth

Did you know an estimated 1.8 million cases of SCC are diagnosed each year, which translates to about 205 cases diagnosed every hour? Stay vigilant, check your skin and be sure to see a dermatologist if anything is new, changing or unusual on your skin. #SCC #SkinCancerAwareness

a woman with glasses is looking at the camera and has an interesting quote on it

Newly Diagnosed with Skin Cancer

To those newly diagnosed with skin cancer: You're not alone. We understand this news can be overwhelming, but we're here to support you every step of the way. Stay strong, stay hopeful, and know that you have a community behind you. Together, we'll navigate this journey towards healing and recovery. For a full resource of information visit our newly diagnosed page: https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/newly-diagnosed-with-skin-cancer/ #SkinCancer #NewlyDiagnosed.

Did you know, The Skin Cancer Foundation awards the Seal of Recommendation to sun protection products that meet the criteria of our volunteer Photobiology Committee.

Our Seal ensures that what you are buying is safe and effective at preventing skin damage that can lead to skin cancer, when used as directed.

Visit skincancer.org/productfinder see all of our recommended products. Sun, Damaged Skin, Sun Protection

Sun

Damaged Skin

Sun Protection

Did you know, The Skin Cancer Foundation awards the Seal of Recommendation to sun protection products that meet the criteria of our volunteer Photobiology Committee. Our Seal ensures that what you are buying is safe and effective at preventing skin damage that can lead to skin cancer, when used as directed. Visit skincancer.org/productfinder see all of our recommended products.

0:30

Skin Cancer is the cancer you can see. Yet skin cancer often goes undetected until it’s too late.

The Big See aims to inspire you to open your eyes, get to know your skin and check yourself from head-to-toe once a month.

If you see something new, changing or unusual, go get checked by a dermatologist. It could save your life. Check Yourself, Sun Protective Clothing, Once A Month, Open Your Eyes

Check Yourself

Sun Protective Clothing

Once A Month

Open Your Eyes

The Big See

Skin Cancer is the cancer you can see. Yet skin cancer often goes undetected until it’s too late. The Big See aims to inspire you to open your eyes, get to know your skin and check yourself from head-to-toe once a month. If you see something new, changing or unusual, go get checked by a dermatologist. It could save your life.

Tanning

There is nothing good that comes from indoor tanning. We promise, you do not need a base tan. Go with your natural glow! Your skin will thank you later! #AntiTanning #SkinCancer #BanIndoorTanning #ProtectYourSkin

Be Proactive

April Fool's Day

Well Being

Self-Exams

While pranks are fun, your skin's health is no joke! Remember to check for anything new, changing or unusual on your skin often. Be proactive about your skin health this April Fool's Day and every day. Don't be fooled by distractions, prioritize your well-being! #EarlyDetection #SelfSkinExam #TheBigSee #SkinHealth #SkinCancerAwareness

Finding melanoma at an early stage is crucial; early detection can vastly increase your chances for cure.

Look for anything new, changing or unusual on both sun-exposed and sun-protected areas of the body. Most moles, brown spots and growths on the skin are harmless – but not always. The ABCDEs can help you detect melanoma.

To learn more about the warning signs of melanoma, visit SkinCancer.org/melanoma.

#Melanoma #SkinCancer #MelanomaWarningSigns #TheMoreYouKnow #EarlyDetection Cancerous Moles, Sun Damaged Skin, The Warning, Layers Of Skin, Brown Spots, The More You Know, Warning Signs

Melanoma

Finding melanoma at an early stage is crucial; early detection can vastly increase your chances for cure. Look for anything new, changing or unusual on both sun-exposed and sun-protected areas of the body. Most moles, brown spots and growths on the skin are harmless – but not always. The ABCDEs can help you detect melanoma. To learn more about the warning signs of melanoma, visit SkinCancer.org/melanoma. #Melanoma #SkinCancer #MelanomaWarningSigns #TheMoreYouKnow #EarlyDetection

Pinterest

Skin Cancer Awareness