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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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Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

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|Date: January 16, 2023
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Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

On January 11, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden had Mohs surgery to remove skin lesions that were found to be ba ...

On January 11, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden had Mohs surgery to remove skin lesions that were found to be basal cell carcinoma. We asked Valley dermatologist Laura Walsh, MD, what you should know about b ...

January 16, 2023
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DocTalk: Sunscreen Sensibility with David Drimmer, MD

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|Date: May 09, 2022
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DocTalk: Sunscreen Sensibility with David Drimmer, MD

Content derived from DocTalk with David Drimmer, MD, Dermatology Clinic With sunny days on the horizon, m ...

Content derived from DocTalk with David Drimmer, MD, Dermatology Clinic With sunny days on the horizon, make sure you know the facts about the importance of sunscreen! This DocTalk with dermatologist ...

May 09, 2022
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The Absolute Best Ways to Protect Your Skin from the Sun—Top Tips from a Dermatologist

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|Date: May 18, 2021
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The Absolute Best Ways to Protect Your Skin from the Sun—Top Tips from a Dermatologist

by Brian Kumasaka, MD, Valley Medical Center’s Dermatology Clinic Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from ...

by Brian Kumasaka, MD, Valley Medical Center’s Dermatology Clinic Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, also known as UV, is the leading cause of skin cancer. There are two types of UV radia ...

May 18, 2021
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What You Need to Know to Keep Your Skin Healthy this Summer with Dermatologist Matthew Bremmer, MD

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|Date: May 27, 2020
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What You Need to Know to Keep Your Skin Healthy this Summer with Dermatologist Matthew Bremmer, MD

May is skin cancer month! Join Dr. Bremmer as he talks about cancer prevention, sunscreen, coronavirus, a ...

May is skin cancer month! Join Dr. Bremmer as he talks about cancer prevention, sunscreen, coronavirus, and other dermatology topics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvT6BXblGCc Topics covered: Skin c ...

May 27, 2020
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Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

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|Date: July 16, 2018
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Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

As with lotion sunscreens, choose sticks and sprays that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an ...

As with lotion sunscreens, choose sticks and sprays that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF (sun-protection factor) of 30 or higher. For all types of sunscreen, make sure you reapply ...

July 16, 2018
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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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How to Use Sunscreens

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|Date: May 07, 2018
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How to Use Sunscreens

A sunscreen protects from sunburn and minimizes suntan by absorbing UV rays. Using sunscreens correctly i ...

A sunscreen protects from sunburn and minimizes suntan by absorbing UV rays. Using sunscreens correctly is important in protecting the skin. Consider the following recommendations: Choose a sunscreen ...

May 07, 2018
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8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

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|Date: August 08, 2016
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8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

1. Look for SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels of sunscreens. 2. Select an SPF of 30 or hi ...

1. Look for SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels of sunscreens. 2. Select an SPF of 30 or higher to prevent sunburn and tanning, both of which are signs of skin damage. 3. Choose a sunscr ...

August 08, 2016
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Protect the Skin You’re In

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|Date: June 16, 2016
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Protect the Skin You’re In

Shielding yourself from skin cancer is even more important as we age. Between 40 and 50 percent of Americ ...

Shielding yourself from skin cancer is even more important as we age. Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once. It’s also been reported that more t ...

June 16, 2016
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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

Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

DocTalk: Sunscreen Sensibility with David Drimmer, MD

DocTalk: Sunscreen Sensibility with David Drimmer, MD

The Absolute Best Ways to Protect Your Skin from the Sun—Top Tips from a Dermatologist

The Absolute Best Ways to Protect Your Skin from the Sun—Top Tips from a Dermatologist

What You Need to Know to Keep Your Skin Healthy this Summer with Dermatologist Matthew Bremmer, MD

What You Need to Know to Keep Your Skin Healthy this Summer with Dermatologist Matthew Bremmer, MD

Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

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

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

How to Use Sunscreens

How to Use Sunscreens

8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

Protect the Skin You’re In

Protect the Skin You’re In