Can I use perfume as a deodorant?

Q.  I ran out of my usual deodorant, so in a pinch I sprayed my favorite perfume under my arms. Is that bad? A. Possibly. Because underarms, especially in the summer, are more sensitive when susceptible to wetness from sweat, humidity, friction and heat. Your underarm...

Can antiperspirant/deodorant cause itchy armpits?

Question: I’ve noticed that every time I use my antiperspirant/deodorant my armpits start itching the next day and they keep itching even if I stop using the product for a few days. Eventually it stops itching. Could my antiperspirant/deodorant be causing my...

Children and sun exposure

Children are particularly at risk of the dangers of sun exposure. Children’s skin is more sensitive to the sun’s rays. A sunburn in childhood increases the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers later on in life. Children are more exposed to the sun because they...

Today is Melanoma Monday

Take an extra moment today to check your moles because today is Melanoma Monday®. Have your skin checked at least once per year with a dermatologist to avoid any type of skin cancer, especially if your skin has been or is overexposed to the sun or UV radiation from...