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posted 07/14/2008, comments (0)

Melanoma Rates Increasing in Young Women

A new study hot off the presses reveals that the rate of skin melanoma cases is on the rise among young women. In fact, it jumped 50% from 1973 to 2004 in young women but not in young men. So why the disparity?? Well for one the study suspects (and so do I) that tanning salons may be one reason. Vanity and the desire to be... Read more Chevron

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another reconstruction

hello i have not updated for a while and thought i would let you know how i am doing now, since my last post i have had another reconstruction surgery, a large section of my ear was removed and attached to my nose to give me a nostril, this did not work the flap failed so i face another op my cheek again. however i am fed up of the... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/13/2008, comments (0)

A Sunscreen Ingredient You Should Know About

BP-3 or Benzophenone-3 is a sunscreen ingredient that you will typically find in sun protection products, skin care lotions, lipsticks, hairsprays. A recent study looked at how prevalent the by-product of this ingredient is in our bodies, since animal testing revealed that in high doses it may cause liver, kidney and reproductive organ... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/11/2008, comments (0)

John McCain's and Skin Cancer

Hi everyone. With election season heating up and election politics coming into full swing, skin cancer and melanoma may play a part in deciding on who is our next president. John McCain has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma recently but more importantly has been treated for three "thin" melanomas and one deep melanoma since... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/11/2008, comments (2)

Sun Damage and Pore Size: The Other Reason to Wear Sunscreen

Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask Sue a question, send an email to feedback@skincancerconnection.com.In my line of work as a health and beauty writer, I get asked for advice all the time from friends and even perfect strangers. This makes sense,... Read more Chevron

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