Spots and dots, being a freckled-faced person I am no stranger to beauty marks, but understanding the difference between unique beauty ... Read More
Melanoma
One Key Question Can Help Spot Skin Cancer
When a suspicious skin lesion sends you scurrying to a dermatologist, asking for a full-body skin check could save your life. Dermatologists ... Read More
Men & Melanoma: What To Know Before Going Shirtless This Summer
For the most part, it’s pretty safe to say the majority of people know the importance of wearing sunscreen before and during sun exposure, ... Read More
Black History of Health: Bob Marley
40 years ago, the world lost a legend when reggae artist Bob Marley died after a four-year struggle with a melanoma skin cancer that started ... Read More
Model Slick Woods Diagnosed With Cancer after Dentists Appointment
Slick Woods, who you may know as Rihanna’s muse for Fenty, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma. On Tuesday, ... Read More
The Truth About Melanoma
Melanoma is the skin cancer that took the life of the legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley, at the age of 36. It is the most dangerous type ... Read More
4 Smart Sun-Safety Habits To Reduce Cancer Risk
Summer is here and I know you are excited about wearing sandals, shorts, and sundresses. The weather is warm and sunny and nature ... Read More
5 Surprising Things That Increase Your Skin Cancer Risk (It’s Not Just The Sun!)
While most skin cancers are caused by unprotected exposure to the sun, research pinpoints less obvious risks for developing the abnormal ... Read More
Dark Skin Isn’t Protection From Deadly Skin Cancer
Contrary to what many believe, dark skin doesn't offer protection against deadly melanomas, an expert warns. This type of skin cancer can ... Read More
The Drink That Increases Your Skin Cancer Risk
All you can drink resorts are fabulous, I mean, who can say no to them? Well, it turns out that those yummy piña coladas, daiquiris and ... Read More
Beauty Mark Or Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer has been a hot topic lately. Are Blacks at risk? How do you get it? What does skin cancer look like? Contrary to popular belief ... Read More
The Last Place You’d Think To Check For Skin Cancer (But Should!)
Sunlight is considered the leading cause of melanoma, but daily wear-and-tear appears to promote the deadly skin cancer in at ... Read More