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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Tips to Protect Your Skin from UV Rays

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|Date: May 15, 2024
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Tips to Protect Your Skin from UV Rays

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, skin cancer is the most common cancer in th ...

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with about 9,500 people in the U.S. diagnosed with skin cancer every day. ...

May 15, 2024
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6 Essential Steps to Checking Yourself for Melanoma Skin Cancer

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|Date: May 04, 2021
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6 Essential Steps to Checking Yourself for Melanoma Skin Cancer

This article was originally published May 2021. It was reviewed May 2024. by Brian Kumasaka, MD, Dermatol ...

This article was originally published May 2021. It was reviewed May 2024. by Brian Kumasaka, MD, Dermatology Clinic Why is it important to regularly check yourself for skin cancer?Considered the large ...

May 04, 2021
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Block the Sun, Not the Fun! The ABCs of Preventing Sunburn

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|Date: May 07, 2018
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Block the Sun, Not the Fun! The ABCs of Preventing Sunburn

Away. Stay away from the sun in the middle of the day, when the sun's rays are the most damaging. Block. ...

Away. Stay away from the sun in the middle of the day, when the sun's rays are the most damaging. Block. Block the sun's rays using a SPF 15 or higher sunscreen. Apply the lotion 30 minutes before goi ...

May 07, 2018
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Do You Know Your ABCDE’s?

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|Date: May 02, 2018
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Do You Know Your ABCDE’s?

Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it’s found early. The way to find skin cancer early is wi ...

Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it’s found early. The way to find skin cancer early is with regular skin exams. This means having a healthcare provider check your skin. And it also mea ...

May 02, 2018
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Tips to Protect Your Skin from UV Rays

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Tips to Protect Your Skin from UV Rays

6 Essential Steps to Checking Yourself for Melanoma Skin Cancer

6 Essential Steps to Checking Yourself for Melanoma Skin Cancer

Block the Sun, Not the Fun! The ABCs of Preventing Sunburn

Block the Sun, Not the Fun! The ABCs of Preventing Sunburn

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Do You Know Your ABCDE’s?

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Do You Know Your ABCDE’s?