Tag: Melanoma
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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?
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Why coffee may be good for your skin health
A recent study conducted by the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Yale School of Public Health at Yale University in New Haven shows some rather intriguing correlations between consumption of coffee and skin health. Let’s dive into it:
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Why technology will not replace your doctor (though it will help you out)
SkinVision’s app to detect melanoma Thanks to the always developing technology there are tools that can help detect skin cancer and also help you monitor your moles in time so as to discover any abnormal growth on your skin. It’s good to know when to use them and when to go straight to the doctor.…
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A year of awareness: Melanoma cases are rising, help us fight it!
The new year is now here and 2015 will be a time to put more effort in the fight against melanoma (what is melanoma exactly?). And for this to succeed we’ll need awareness. Want to join us in this fight?
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Melanoma most common cancer for young people
Melanoma, and other forms of skin cancer are generally considered ‘something you are most exposed to when you’re older’, which is a misconception. In fact, melanoma is the first (or second) most common cancer for young people. Read further for information about melanoma for your people.
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“They were amazed that you could get so much information from a photograph”
Theresa from Queensland, Australia wrote to us with a heartwarming tale of her experience with Skinvision. Thank you for sharing your story with us:
