Chasing a summer glow? You might want to think twice. A woman was hospitalized with third-degree burns and left unable to walk for a week after a sunny day spiraled into a nightmare — all because of one disastrous mistake. “I most definitely will never forget this,” Taylor Faith (@.taylorfaith) said in a recent TikTok … Read more
A Fox TV news anchor discovered this week that he had skin cancer during a live TV segment. Mike Jerrick, co-host of “Good Day Philadelphia” on FOX29, was broadcasting a skin care segment with Dr. Joanna Walker, a dermatologist with the Tara Miller Melanoma Center at the University of Pennsylvania. As they discussed the importance of checking … Read more
SPF nation? A new survey shows we’re failing at skin protection, unless we’re on vacation. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed less than half (41%) wear sunscreen more than 60 days of the year — a majority only wear it for less than a fifth of the entire calendar year. Thirteen percent don’t typically wear … Read more
Cancer diagnoses in people under 50 are on the rise. We’re not exactly sure why, but we’re seeing a particular uptick in breast cancer, lymphoma and colorectal cancer cases among younger adults. A few other cancers, such as testicular, kidney and pancreatic, have increased as well, though they remain pretty uncommon in patients younger than … Read more
People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen — for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer. The melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, but dermatologists say that isn’t enough on its own. According to dermatologists, … Read more
Let’s face it — your pimple may be more problematic than you realize. A Harvard-trained dermatologist warns that some benign-seeming blemishes could be cancerous. Dr. Daniel Sugai urges patients with persistent pimples that last longer than a month to seek treatment. “If you have a pimple that won’t go away in four weeks, please see … Read more
Talk about a toxic tan. Nicknamed the “Barbie drug,” a viral nose spray that promises to give users the perfect glow may deliver life-threatening complications. The drug, Melanotan-II, is an unlicensed and largely untested synthetic version of the peptide α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. As the name implies, the hormone is responsible for melanin production, and devotees of … Read more
The weird and worrisome internet is flooded with anti-aging trends. Amid the sea of information and influencers, it can be increasingly challenging to separate fact from fiction and the beneficial from balderdash. Armed with truth serum, Dr. Louis A. Cona, MD, medical director of DVC Stem, is on hand to dispel four common skincare myths … Read more
A tanning bed addict given a “year to live” after getting cancer wants to warn others that skin cancer “isn’t just a mole being removed”. Jak Howell was just 21 in June 2021 when he discovered he had stage three advanced melanoma. The cancer had spread dramatically from a patch of skin on his back … Read more
A popular reality star has exposed a “niche” porn genre most didn’t know existed – sparking fresh fears over a “dangerous” body trend. Carl Radke, an original member of the “Summer House” contingent, revealed in a recent episode of the cult reality show that he has a thing for tan lines. While his porn preference is considered … Read more
Teddi Mellencamp’s life is hanging in the balance as she battles an aggressive form of stage 4 skin cancer. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star revealed this week that her dad, rock legend John Mellencamp, is already making burial plans after her melanoma spread to her lungs and brain. The Post tapped two experts … Read more
John Cena dropped the bombshell news last week that he quietly overcame skin cancer, having previously had two cancerous spots removed from his pec and shoulder. “Man, that phone call’s not what you want to get because it is unpredictable and you don’t know how bad it’s going to be,” Cena, 47, told People. But … Read more
A former tanning bed user has warned of their dangers after she spent 15 years battling two bouts of deadly skin cancer. Caroline Madden, 59, cautioned those tempted by tanning booths about the risks posed by exposure to UV rays following her “horrific” health woes. The mom-of-two spent her late teens and twenties getting monthly … Read more
John Lennon’s oldest son opened up about a terrifying health scare. Julian Lennon, 61, whom the late Beatles icon welcomed with his first wife, Cynthia Lennon, revealed that he had been treated for skin cancer a second time. Posting to his social media on Wednesday, Dec. 18, Lennon also announced that he underwent an emergency operation on … Read more
“Below Deck Down Under” star Jason Chambers has been diagnosed with melanoma. The 52-year-old reality star publicly revealed his health news in an Instagram video on Monday. “Update on the biopsy I had. It came back with melanoma,” Chambers explained in the video. “I’m in Australia. That was done in Bali. The Australian doctors, which … Read more
A mom-of-three diagnosed with stage four skin cancer is urging youngsters not to make the same mistake that she did in her twenties. Claire Turner, 43 was diagnosed with the cutaneous malignant melanoma in January, learning that the disease had spread to her liver, thighs, lymph nodes and shoulders. “I did use sun beds and … Read more
Cancer may seem like an old person’s disease, but studies have shown that certain types have become increasingly prevalent in Americans younger than 50. Recent research found that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations. Rates of colon cancer diagnoses, for example, have increased by 15% in adults … Read more
About one in every five people will develop cancer in their lifetime. While many factors, such as age and family history, are beyond our control, we can lower our cancer risk with a healthy diet. Free radicals, reactive chemicals that damage our cells, are believed to contribute to cancer development. Antioxidants protect the body from the harmful … Read more
It was an unexpected forecast. ABC weatherman Sam Champion shocked viewers during a recent segment when he announced his cancer diagnosis live on air. Champion discussed treatment he sought for an unusual mark on his face, which turned out to be nodular basal cell carcinoma, on “Good Morning America” Friday. “We started talking about it, … Read more
She’s got a dark dependency. Like fresh air and clean water, tanning beds have become an everyday necessity for Megan Blain. And despite her high-risk of developing skin cancer from the ultraviolet rays, the 18-year-old student refuses to forgo her faux glow. The Gen Z says she was tanning in sub beds every day for two before … Read more