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Skin Cancer
Let’s protect your body’s biggest organ.
How to Tell If a Mole Might Actually Be Skin Cancer
It’s especially important to be on alert for changes in size, shape, or color.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD
Can the UV Light From Gel Nail Lamps Really Cause Skin Cancer?
We asked experts if you should cancel that manicure appointment.
By Audrey Noble
12 Things Dermatologists Want You to Know About Skin Cancer
Here’s your best bet at protecting yourself.
By Jenn Sinrich
Here’s How to Actually Treat a Sunburn
From cold compresses to creams, some remedies are better than others.
By Korin Miller, Mara Santilli, and Jenna Ryu
I Thought I Had a Mosquito Bite. It Was Actually Melanoma
As a healthy 40-year-old, I never expected to be in this position.
By Katie Camero
I’ve Had One Bad Sunburn in My Life—And So Many Skin Cancers I’ve Lost Count
It started in my 30s with melanoma and basal cell carcinomas.
By Amy Norton
3 Types of Skin Cancer That Should Be on Everyone's Radar
Catching it early can be a matter of life or death.
By Amy NortonReviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD
5 Symptoms of Skin Cancer in Your Nails That Are Easy to Miss
This type of melanoma is highly treatable—but you’ll want to catch it early.
By Jenna RyuMedically reviewed by Jasmine Onyeka Obioha-Lolagne, MD
A Lump in My Groin Led to a Stage 4 Melanoma Diagnosis When I Was Just 22
My doctors checked my entire body for suspicious-looking moles and spots, but I had none.
By Katie Camero
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I Was Tanning-Obsessed When I Was Younger...Did I Doom Myself to Skin Cancer?
We asked dermatologists if it’s possible to reverse DNA-level sun damage.
By Jessica ChiaMedically reviewed by Shasa Hu, MD
‘Please Wear Sunscreen’: Hugh Jackman Gets Real About His Skin Cancer Scare
“No matter how much you want to tan: Trust me, trust me, trust me.”
By Maggie O'Neill
What to Do If You Get (Awful) Sunburn Blisters
Including when to see a doctor.
By Mara SantilliReviewed by Diane C. Madfes, MD
The 38 Best Sunscreens for Your Face and Body, According to Dermatologists
Meet your new summer companions.
By Sarah Madaus
How to Tell the Difference Between a Bad Sunburn and ‘Sun Poisoning’
Painful blisters and nausea, for two.
By Naomi BarrReviewed by Michelle Henry, MD
A Hairdresser Found Skin Cancer on a Client After Spotting This Symptom
Skin cancer can be hard to spot in this particular area.
By Carolyn L. Todd
Rachel Maddow Reveals She Had Skin Cancer Surgery
“If you’ve got moles like I do, schedule a check now.”
By Carolyn L. Todd
Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreen Recall: Here’s What You Need to Know
It's out of “an abundance of caution.”
By Sarah Jacoby
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Reveals He Had a ‘Bit of Skin Cancer’ Removed
And he shared an important PSA.
By Carolyn L. Todd
Tamra Judge First Noticed Her Melanoma During a Massage
It was just a “little tiny black dot.”
By Sarah Jacoby
How to Get Rid of Tan Lines—Without Any More Sun Exposure
You don’t need to risk more sun!
By Alexandra Samuel and Sarah Jacoby
Do You Really Need to Worry About the Effects of Blue Light on Your Skin?
Here's how to stay protected.
By Sarah Jacoby
How Bad Is It to Use Expired Sunscreen?
Still having it doesn't mean you should use it.
By Nina Bahadur
This SPF 30 Moisturizer Turned Me Into a Mineral Sunscreen Fan
My eyes are open and my skin’s protected.
By Sarah Jacoby