Author: Anu

  • Types of skin cancer moles

    If you are diagnosed with skin cancer you may have been told that you have a particular type of skin cancer mole and this may be the first time you have become aware that there are different types. It is worth knowing what these are as different melanoma and skin cancer types are as they…

  • Skin mole check

    Conducting a simple skin mole check on your skin at least once every month is the perfect way to help you to notice any changes that might be happening and to have them checked out at an early stage. Your skin mole check should be based on the same checks that your doctor would carry…

  • Melanoma symptoms pictures

    Many of us will put off doing important things like getting ourselves checked by the doctor because we might think our symptoms are not worth their time. But when it comes to skin cancer there really is no time like the present and if you can arm yourself with pictures of your melanoma symptoms, you…

  • What is nodular melanoma?

    As one of the more serious types of skin cancer, nodular melanoma is one that you should be on the lookout for. It has some distinct differences from the types of melanomas you may be aware of – making it sometimes harder to detect. Knowing what is nodular melanoma is a great start and will…

  • Early skin cancer pictures

    One of the best ways to detect skin cancer early and to prevent the spread of cancer is to take early skin cancer pictures. This might seem like an odd thing to do – but documenting your moles, early skin cancers and skin abnormalities can be crucial when it comes to identifying those skin cancers…

  • Your guide to a Natural Skincare Routine

    We all know that a consistent skincare routine is a path to healthy, radiant skin. The virtues of cleansing, tone, moisturize have been extolled from the rooftops by now. But what if you want the same effective routine without the questionable ingredients present in a lot of skin care products?

  • Internal melanoma symptoms

    There is a lot of information available online about visible symptoms of melanoma. For example, dermatologists use the ABCDE Melanoma self-check method to identify cancerous moles. However, melanoma may also occur inside the body. This article describes internal melanoma symptoms – read on what to look out for. 

  • Winter skin care tips

    When winter comes along, we all grab for the parkas and the gloves, but what should we reach for to keep our face and skin protected? The frigid conditions and dry winter air mean that hydration — and skincare— is more important than ever. Read on for some winter skincare tips that will keep your…

  • Skin cancer pictures on arm

    Melanoma can take many forms and show up in many places on the body. Our arms are especially vulnerable because they are more regularly exposed to the sun than other areas of our body. While melanoma comes in many variations, there are some common signs and symptoms of which we can take heed, and knowing…

  • Symptoms of melanoma on the scalp

    Typically we expect melanoma to appear as a mole or an unfamiliar spot visible on our skin. We may imagine that it will show up on our arms, shoulders or legs while showering or during a skin self-exam. Sometimes, though, melanoma can develop in areas that we wouldn’t expect and are harder to detect on…