Receiving a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can be an overwhelming experience, but it is important to remember ...
Sun safety is crucial year-round as South Africa sees a 130% rise in non-melanoma skin cancer; use sunscreen, cover up, and get regular screenings.
Those flat brown marks appearing on your skin after years of sun exposure might be causing cosmetic concerns, but they rarely pose health risks. Sunspots, also called age spots or liver spots, develop ...
Skin cancer occurs when skin cells multiply abnormally, forming a tumor. Sun spots are due to an overproduction of a pigment called melanin in a small area of skin. Melanoma, the most severe type of ...
Many people are surprised to learn that our biggest organ is our skin. It protects the rest of the body from ultraviolet ...
Be alert to subtle skin changes, as seemingly harmless spots or patches could indicate skin cancer. Skin changes are part of life—scratches, bites, and pimples come and go. But when something doesn’t ...
In November 2024, New Orleans firefighters respond to a third-alarm fire on Norman C Francis Parkway. Photo courtesy New Orleans Fire Department. The majority of skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet ...
The human skin, our body’s largest organ, serves as a protective barrier against harmful environmental elements. However, this same skin can fall victim to one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in ...