The Skin Cancer Foundation 👒
@SkinCancerOrg
We save and improve lives by empowering people to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer.
Summer is here and with it comes more time outdoors. There are a few sneaky situations where UV radiation can reach you, and it’s just as important to protect yourself against potential skin damage at these times as it is on sunny days. skincancer.org/skin-cancer-pr…
Sunscreen does not cause skin cancer. In fact, sunscreen helps to PREVENT skin cancer. Learn the facts: skincancer.org/blog/sunscreen…
More than 419,000 cases of skin cancer in the U.S. each year are linked to indoor tanning. It’s not worth the risk. Indoor tanning isn’t safe, it’s dangerous. Your natural skin is beautiful just the way it is—protect it. SkinCancer.org/tanning #StopTanning
Here's a #DestinationHealthySkin update: * Visited 17 cities this spring — hosting a total of 27 events. * 37 volunteer dermatologists helped us perform 1,336 free skin exams * Together, they identified 432 suspected skin cancers & precancers. skincancer.org/blog/mid-seaso…
77% increase. That’s how much nonmelanoma skin cancer cases rose from 1994 to 2014. Skin cancer is serious and early detection can save your life. Don’t wait—get checked, wear SPF, and know the warning signs. Learn more about skin cancer: SkinCancer.org
📅 July 17 is National Tattoo Day. Curious if tattoos can increase your risk of skin cancer? Our experts, Ariel Ostad, MD and Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, reveal that while tattoos don’t inherently raise cancer risk, they can obscure important signs. skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-e…
Influencer skin trends: Should you follow them or skip them? Head to the blog to see which trends our expert,Elizabeth K. Hale, MD, support, which ones she warns against and why. skincancer.org/blog/top-skin-… #SkinCareTrends #DermTips #SkinCancerAwareness #SunSmart #InfluencerMyths
The Skin Cancer Foundation Photobiology Committee has updated the Seal of Recommendation guidelines. So, what does this mean for you? Learn more: skincancer.org/skin-cancer-pr…
Not all #skincancer looks suspicious.Only 20–30% of melanomas come from existing moles. The rest pop up on skin that looks totally normal. Get your skin checked; it could save your life. Learn more about #melanoma: skincancer.org/melanoma
Skin cancer does not discriminate. Regardless of your skin tone, you CAN get skin cancer. Do you think you know enough about skin cancer and skin of color? Take our quiz to test your knowledge. skincancer.org/skin-cancer-in…
#Sunscreen is part of a complete sun protection strategy to safeguard your skin from damage from UV radiation. But how much sunscreen do you need, and how often should you apply? Our expert provides some helpful guidance: skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-e…
July is #UVSafetyAwarenessMonth. When it comes to #skincancer, a major risk factor is prolonged exposure to UV radiation from the sun. More: skincancer.org/risk-factors/u…
Tanning beds are more dangerous than the sun. In fact, indoor tanning devices can emit UV radiation in amounts 10-15x higher than the sun at its peak intensity. #Tanningdanger youtu.be/PKfOGEawrMM?si…
OFFICIALLY LIVE NOW FOR OUR 4 DAY CHARITY MARATHON BENEFITTING @SkinCancerOrg DAY 1 BEGINS NOW, 25 RUNS, LETS GOOOOOO
DAY 2 OF CHARITY MARATHON FOR @SkinCancerOrg STARTING NOW! OVER $8,000 RAISED JUST ON DAY 1!!! LESS THAN 2K TO GO TO RELEASE 15K FINAL GOAL LESS THAN 1K FOR MAID OUTFIT FINAL DAY OVER 200 FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS PROVIDED!!!!
STARTING DAY 3 OF OUR CHARITY MARATHON BENEFITTING @SkinCancerOrg JUST REACHED $18,000 DOLLARS RAISED AND HIT @hbg_mc PARTY GAMES DAY INCENTIVE ONLY 3K OFF FROM EXTENDING FOR A 5TH DAY!!! WE NEED A BIG STRETCH GOAL IDEA FOR 25K???? LET ME KNOW AND TAP IN!!!
🎆 Fireworks are fun—sunburns are not. As you celebrate the 4th, don’t forget to reapply your sunscreen every 2 hours (and after swimming or sweating). #FourthOfJuly #SunSmart #SkinCancerPrevention #ReapplySPF
Announcing the Couriway X @SkinCancerOrg Charity Marathon! Starting July 4th at 8am EDT, I will be live for FOUR DAYS STRAIGHT playing no reset, being silly, and raising money for an amazing cause very dear to me. I believe we can make a huge impact. Let's do exactly that!