To help make sun protection a habit, the AAD encourages you to Practice Safe Sun every time you’re outdoors.
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A chronic skin condition can make attending summer camp unrealistic for some children. Camp Discovery changes that.
Free to everyone, these materials teach young people about common skin conditions, which can prevent misunderstanding and bullying.
You can search by location, condition, and procedure to find the dermatologist that’s right for you.
When it comes to treating the skin, plenty of people say they have expertise. Only a board-certified dermatologist has these credentials.
My dad died from melanoma at age 53. He had a black spot on his back that my mom noticed. He died almost exactly three years after he was diagnosed. His mom (my grandmother) had melanoma on her lower leg about 40 years ago. She is still living. My dad's sister (my aunt) had melanoma on her leg about 10 years ago and she is still living.
My sister and I get a skin check every six months. She has already had basal cell carcinoma on her neck (she is 36), and I have had several pre-cancerous spots removed off my face (I am 44).
I encourage everyone to get a yearly skin check, use sunscreen, and stay out of tanning beds.