Category: Articles
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Whitening creams and why they are a very bad idea
It is one of the quirks of our modern world that many people with pale skins are striving to get the best possible tan (while risking skin cancer) and some people with darker skins are using over the counter lightening creams to achieve pale skin.
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Melanoma symptoms: the shape of a mole
Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. It is a cancerous growth that occurs when unrepaired DNA damage causes skin cells to mutate. It is often due to ultraviolet exposure from natural sunlight or sunbeds. Melanoma symptoms often resemble moles, which means they can be easy to miss. Some melanomas develop from existing…
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8 ways to get your vitamin D (without risking skin cancer)
We all know that vitamin D is pretty essential to our health. It helps our memory function, our immunity and can even improve your mood. But what we also know is that the main source of vitamin D is sunlight. So if you are concerned about melanoma or skin cancer, you have probably been doing…
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The delicate balance between vitamin D and skin cancer
For the last 30 years, we have all had the message drummed into us regarding the dangers of sun exposure and the increased risk of skin cancer. But in recent years it has become clear that some of us are not getting enough of vital vitamin D – something that we all need for our…
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The color of your skin mole
Mole color of your skin mole can be telling. Moles can be flat or raised, small or large – but usually, they are perfectly harmless. However, when your mole has a strange coloring, it is best to have a skin cancer check just to make sure that it hasn’t developed into a melanoma. Mole color can…
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Skin cancer rising amongst Hispanic and Asian women
We all know that if we have pale skin, staying out in the sun can be a cause for concern in terms of skin cancer. But what if you have light brown or olive skin? Do you still need to take care when in the sun and keep an eye on any skin abnormalities? The…
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Olive oil: great on salads, even better on your skin!
The benefits of olive oil in our diets have long been known. In fact, the olive oil-rich Mediterranean diet is now being touted as the perfect option for reducing weight and lowering incidences of diabetes and even Alzheimers. But olive oil can also be perfect for using in your skincare routine and may even have…
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In the news: smartphone technology helps detect high-risk moles early
SkinVision is featured on Skinawareness.co.uk, as well as it’s skin awareness special in The Guardian. Read the article to see what they think.
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Melanoma rates rising for young adults
A diagnosis of skin cancer is something that no one wants to hear. Even when it is caught early before skin cancer symptoms arise, most people have moments of fear, surprise, and shock. However, if you are one of the rising numbers of young people being diagnosed with melanoma, you may feel that life has…
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Pensioners more likely to get skin cancer nowadays
SkinVision is based on mobile technology. But that doesn’t mean that we only speak to those that are on top of technological improvements, but to everyone that we can help in being more healthy. This also includes pensioners and recent articles show that this is a group that needs help, now more than ever. Nowadays…
