Author: Anu

  • 8 ways to get your vitamin D (without risking skin cancer)

    We all know that vitamin D is pretty essential to our health. It helps our memory function, our immunity and can even improve your mood. But what we also know is that the main source of vitamin D is sunlight. So if you are concerned about melanoma or skin cancer, you have probably been doing…

  • The delicate balance between vitamin D and skin cancer

    For the last 30 years, we have all had the message drummed into us regarding the dangers of sun exposure and the increased risk of skin cancer. But in recent years it has become clear that some of us are not getting enough of vital vitamin D – something that we all need for our…

  • The color of your skin mole

    Mole color of your skin mole can be telling. Moles can be flat or raised, small or large – but usually, they are perfectly harmless. However, when your mole has a strange coloring, it is best to have a skin cancer check just to make sure that it hasn’t developed into a melanoma. Mole color can…

  • Skin cancer rising amongst Hispanic and Asian women

    We all know that if we have pale skin, staying out in the sun can be a cause for concern in terms of skin cancer. But what if you have light brown or olive skin? Do you still need to take care when in the sun and keep an eye on any skin abnormalities? The…

  • Olive oil: great on salads, even better on your skin!

    The benefits of olive oil in our diets have long been known. In fact, the olive oil-rich  Mediterranean diet is now being touted as the perfect option for reducing weight and lowering incidences of diabetes and even Alzheimers. But olive oil can also be perfect for using in your skincare routine and may even have…

  • In the news: smartphone technology helps detect high-risk moles early

    SkinVision is featured on Skinawareness.co.uk, as well as it’s skin awareness special in The Guardian. Read the article to see what they think.

  • Melanoma rates rising for young adults

    A diagnosis of skin cancer is something that no one wants to hear. Even when it is caught early before skin cancer symptoms arise, most people have moments of fear, surprise, and shock. However, if you are one of the rising numbers of young people being diagnosed with melanoma, you may feel that life has…

  • Pensioners more likely to get skin cancer nowadays

    SkinVision is based on mobile technology. But that doesn’t mean that we only speak to those that are on top of technological improvements, but to everyone that we can help in being more healthy. This also includes pensioners and recent articles show that this is a group that needs help, now more than ever. Nowadays…

  • Can sunscreen actually be bad for you? Not if you get this right

    Now that summer in on its way we read a lot about what sunscreen fits our skin type and what we should do about the UV exposure on each given day.  Everyone says “Don’t forget to wear protection against the sun”. It prevents our skin from sunburns, early aging, and skin cancer. Could it be, thus, that our friend, the sunscreen,…

  • On melanoma symptoms: changing moles

    We get a lot of questions about the subject changing moles and melanoma symptoms. Of course, this is something that a lot of people worry about; is this mole simply a mole or is it a risky skin spot?