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Top 5 Facts About Skin Cancer: Prevention and Detection

August 15, 2019

More people get skin cancer from tanning beds than get lung cancer from cigarettes. Learn key facts about skin cancer from our experts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: Ajaipal Kang, basal cell cancers, lung cancer, Melanoma, prevention, skin cancer, Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer risk, squamous cell cancer, sunscreen, United States
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Ways to Prevent Wrinkles: 7 Essential Tips

January 28, 2017

Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. Here are the top 7 ways to prevent or minimize wrinkles from our experts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: moisturizers, sun exposure, sunscreen, wrinkle prevention, wrinkles
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Sunscreen for Babies: What Parents Need to Know

June 23, 2016

Babies younger than 6 months shouldn't wear sunscreen. Learn how to protect little ones from UV rays with this guide to sunscreen for babies. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: featured article, featured post, Melanoma, mobile featured, skin cancer, sun protection, sunscreen, UVA, UVB
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5 Common Sunscreen and Sun Protection Mistakes

July 29, 2015

It's important to protect yourself from the sun. By knowing common mistakes people make in the sun, you can help reduce your risk of developing skin cancer Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, New Here
Tagged with: Melanoma, skin cancer, sunscreen, sunscreen mistakes
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5 Easy Ways To Help Prevent Cancer

July 17, 2015

Cancer is scary, but there are ways you can help prevent developing this disease. Five easy lifestyle changes can help. Learn more! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: breast cancer, cancer prevention, head and neck cancer, healthy foods, pancreatic cancer, prevent cancer, prostate cancer, sunscreen, Tobacco
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UV Protection: Dressing Safe in the Sun

June 2, 2015

Sunscreen is important in protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. Certain clothing can also offer UV protection. Learn how you can protect yourself. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care
Tagged with: sun damage, sun safety, sunglasses, sunscreen, uv protection
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Seven Travel Tips for Cancer Patients

December 18, 2014

Traveling is stressful, but if you're a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, you may run into more barriers than usual. Here are travel tips to follow. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, infectious disease, medications, sunscreen, travel, UV rays, vaccinations
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The Difference Between UVA, UVB, and UVC Rays

July 30, 2014

Learn about ultraviolet radiation, part of the sun's light spectrum that reaches the earth. Learn the difference between UVA, UVB, & UVC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Safety
Tagged with: abnormal moles, Melanoma, premature aging, skin cancer, SPF, sun damage, sun spots, sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation, UV rays, UVA, UVB, UVC
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Sun Damage: The 5 W’s of UV Exposure

July 23, 2014

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun. Learn how to prevent exposure to UV rays. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care
Tagged with: eye damage, Melanoma, premature aging, sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation, UPMC CancerCenter, UV exposure, UVA, UVB, UVC