Your clothing doesn’t just look great. It also absorbs or blocks harmful UV radiation and remains one of the most effective forms of protection against sun damage and skin cancer.
Not All UV Rays Stay Outside: How Window Film Can Help Protect You
By Ali Venosa I had been expecting a regular day at work, but when I walked into The Skin Cancer Foundation’s office one day recently, I found several workers bustling around carrying ladders and rolls of film. The workers were there to replace the UV-blocking film on our office windows, of…
5 Sneaky Ways You’re Being Exposed to the Sun’s UV Rays
There are a few sneaky situations where UV radiation can reach you, and it’s just as important to protect yourself against potential skin damage at these times as it is on sunny days.
The Sun Is My Vice
We often speak of “vices” as something that’s okay because we do so many other things right. My vice damaged my skin.
Sun Safety
Protection from UV rays is important all year, not just during the summer. UV rays can reach you on cloudy and cool days, and they reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow.
Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery is considered the most effective technique for treating many basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas the two most common types of skin cancer.
How to Do Self-Skin Checks
Learn more about the link between the sun’s rays and skin cancer, what you can do to help protect yourself and your loved ones, and how to spot skin changes that may require a doctor’s attention.
How Do I Protect Myself from Ultraviolet (UV) Rays?
Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most of this exposure comes from the sun, but some can come from man-made sources, such as indoor tanning beds and sun lamps.
Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun
Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather.
UV Radiation: Risks & Prevention
Taking steps to protect yourself from the sun is a year-round responsibility. Protect yourself and others from the sun with shade, a shirt, or sunblock (SPF 15+) all year long.