A mom mistook cancer on her face for a ‘blocked pore’ — and only went to get it tested after watching a TikTok warning about skin cancer. Lauren Smyth, 29, used sunbeds in her early twenties but hadn’t touched them in years. So she didn’t think much of a tiny pimple which developed on the … Read more
Oh, man! The number of male cancer cases around the world is projected to spike from 10.3 million in 2022 to 19 million in 2050 — an 84% increase, Australian health experts say. What’s more, the number of men who die from cancer is expected to rise 93%, from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 … Read more
Does zit really do the trick? It’s simple — no one wants a pimple. But rather than burning through the typical anti-blemish treatments, such as applying skincare creams or taking meds, smooth-to-the-touch wannabes are letting UV rays singe away their blistering lumps and bumps. Wenthold and others online have popularized the sunburning movement and its alleged skin … Read more
Well, this is a drag. Smoking is to blame for 20% of US cancer cases and nearly 30% of cancer deaths, the American Cancer Society (ACS) warns in new research. In fact, the organization insists that four in 10 cancer cases and nearly half of cancer deaths in American adults 30 and older may have been … Read more
She’s tired of pore behavior. Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, a board-certified dermatologist based in Southern California, is sharing three skincare sins that she sees often — using too many products, skipping sun protection and copying your friend’s routine even if it’s not what’s best for you. “I see patients making these mistakes all the time,” Shirazi lamented in … Read more
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. From beach getaways to outdoor barbecues, the summer months are prime time for spending days in the sun. But all those hours basking in the rays can spell disaster for your skin, if you’re not careful. We’re betting you’ve heard about sunscreen. And you probably know that you should … Read more
You won’t burn after reading. With a startling number of adults confessing to never wearing sunscreen, an NYC-based board-certified dermatologist is revealing exactly how much you need to prevent sun damage. NYC-based board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe says two finger lengths of sunscreen “should cover your face, your neck and the ears for most people … Read more
Read between the lines. Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, a board-certified dermatologist based in Mississippi, is “begging” her 1.4 million TikTok followers to check their nails for a vertical line, which could indicate a subungual melanoma, a rare, but serious type of skin cancer. “If you have a dark-pigmented vertical streak going down your nail, this absolutely … Read more
It’s a zit you can’t zap, derms are warning. Docs are warning of a common skin cancer symptom that often goes unnoticed. “Patients will come into the office and say they’ve had a pimple that hasn’t gone away for months,” Dr. Fatima Fahs, board-certified dermatologist and skin care expert based in Michigan, told the Post. … Read more
Harry Jowsey has been diagnosed with skin cancer at the age of 26. The former “Dancing With The Stars” contestant revealed the shock health news in a TikTok video Friday evening, urging his followers to “please wear sunscreen” as summer approaches. “I’m going to be all good, everything’s going to be ok,” the Australian-born “Too … Read more
A trial for the world’s first-ever mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma is underway in the UK. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Around 100,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. Hundreds of patients are currently testing the vaccines, which are custom-made for … Read more
He was a bald-faced liar. Australian porn star Hayley Davies claimed her ex pretended to have cancer so he could cheat on her — and even shaved his head to enhance the deception. “My ex lied about having cancer so he could have a whole other girlfriend and multiple side girlfriends,” she recounted during a … Read more
She’s just scratching the surface. Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, a board-certified dermatologist based in Southern California, is sharing the three things she would never do to her skin or hair. “Never do I Ever,” Shirazi captioned her March TikTok, which has attracted more than 37,400 views. She begins the 32-second clip by claiming to never scratch bug … Read more
Richard Simmons has been diagnosed with skin cancer. The reclusive fitness guru revealed the news in a lengthy statement on Tuesday, two days after he posted a concerning message about dying. “Mirror mirror on the wall what’s that blemish which is so small,” Simmons, 75, began in a lengthy Facebook status. “There was this strange … Read more
Gen Z youths are bringing back tanning, much to the chagrin of older generations who learned too late of the damages inflicted by sunbeds, UV rays and tanning oils. Despite the wealth of information available about the health risks of tanning, like premature aging and skin cancer, the skincare-obsessed generation is, ironically, flocking to tanning beds. This … Read more
Former supermodel Christie Brinkley revealed Wednesday she’s been diagnosed with skin cancer while she tagged along for one of her daughter’s routine checkups. The 70-year-old, recognized as one of the most successful models of the ’80s, announced the news in an Instagram post, sharing an image of herself with bandages on her forehead. Brinkley also shared … Read more
If you need more convincing to stay sun smart, look no further than this man. Leigh Raaschou was a junior lifesaver in Victoria, Australia, and worked outside most of his life and “never wore a hat, never wore sunscreen and this is the result of that”. “As you can see by the skin grafts and … Read more
From tanning bed to deathbed. A millennial obsessed with tanning feels lucky to be alive after discovering two cancerous moles — and she’s using her harrowing experience to share the risks of indoor tanning. “I’ve probably used a sunbed thousands of times in my life. It was an addiction, there’s no doubt about that,” Fionnghuala … Read more
Sarah Ferguson has revealed that she’s “in good spirits” despite initially being “shocked” to hear of her aggressive skin cancer diagnosis. The Duchess of York said she’s “grateful for the many messages of love and support” after announcing that she had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma less than a year after her breast cancer diagnosis. The … Read more
Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with an aggressive skin cancer just months after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. “Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York, has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma,” the 64-year-old’s spokesperson told Express on Sunday. “Her dermatologist asked … Read more