by Jodi | Mar 7, 2013
Question: My teenage daughters love using tanning beds, especially now that its winter. Tell me once and for all, is this a dangerous practice leading to skin cancer or a safe way to get some color? I’ve read conflicting reports online… Answer: Did you know...
by Jodi | Dec 14, 2012
Question: My hair has been thinning considerably for several years now, and my hairdresser recently found some strange spots on my scalp. What are they? Answer: Watch out for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common, treatable form of skin cancer, on your scalp,...
by Jodi | Oct 22, 2012
Question: I’ve noticed a small sore like a scab on my left upper arm that will not go away. What could that be? What should I do about it? Answer: Your sore could be a Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), so don’t take it lightly. Sometimes a BCC can resemble...
by Jodi | Jun 22, 2012
Question: When applying sunscreen, should you rub it in so it’s invisible, or leave it as a white coating (not quite as stylish)? Answer: Well, it depends on the type of sunscreen you are using. Most spray-ons will rub in invisibly. But if you are using a white...
by Jodi | Jun 22, 2012
Question: My son goes to camp all day and I need a good sunscreen because he has sensitive skin and is very fair. I’ve also heard that there is a certain chemical that kids should not be exposed to because it causes cancer. And, are the sprays as effective as...
by Jodi | Jun 21, 2012
Question: I recently went out for a day on a boat with friends and even though I used SPF 50 sunscreen all day, I still got burned. What did I do wrong? Answer: There’s a lot of news in sunscreen ingredients and thinking these days so lets update how you buy,...
