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Most skin cancer appears after age 50, but damage from the sun starts at a young age. By protecting your skin from the sun today, you can prevent skin cancer later in life.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The UV Safety Month toolkit offers information and ideas on to spread the message of sun, fun and UV safety to your community. ... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The page includes information on who gets AKs, what causes AKs, where AKs are usually found, how to prevent AKs, where someone can get more information about AKs and skin cancer, and more.... Details >
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Although dark skin does not burn in the sun as easily as fair skin, everyone is at risk for skin cancer. Learn how to protect yourself.... Details >
This page provides instructions for a skin self-exam. If you notice a mole that is different from others, or that changes, itches or bleeds (even if it is small), you should see a dermatologist immed... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides skin cancer prevention information and resources targeted to parents, care givers, and children. ... Details >
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
If the color, size, shape, or height of a mole changes or if it starts to itch, bleed, or ooze, people should tell their doctor. People should also tell their doctor if they see a new mole that doesn’... Details >
Choose healthy sun safe behaviors, including skin cancer prevention. Find a free skin cancer screening in your area.... Details >
Deliberate tanning, either indoors or out, increases your risk of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers this consumer alert noting myths and truths about indo... Details >
Learn about the serious health risks that sunlamps and tanning beds pose.... Details >