Skin Health in depth

When it comes to skin cancer, greater awareness has been the key to growing prevention efforts across the decades. From the time when pale was considered a sign of the elite to the tanning boom of the 60s, we look at how attitudes, information and incidences of skin cancer have evolved throughout the years and where that puts us — you included — today. In the first of this new health series, we look at the evolution of skin cancer through the ages.

Caring for combination skin is a challenge. With more than one skin type to consider, it takes more consideration than just slathering one product all over. It can be even trickier when your combination veers towards the oily skin side. Below we go over some basic tips about how to care for oily-combination skin to make your daily skin care routine as easy and effective as possible.

When trying to determine skin type, there is one distinction that trips a lot of people up: combination skin vs. oily skin. While these two skin types share many similarities, they also have a tell-tale difference. Below we define both skin types so you can determine yours and find a skincare routine that works for you.

After tanning, many people may notice some white spots forming on their skin. While most of the time these white spots are not dangerous, it’s important to understand why and how they appear. Read in this post the common causes of white spots on the skin from tanning.

Skin lesions are a broad term referring to any abnormality on your skin. The Medical Dictionary defines a skin lesion as a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. A skin lesion can be a rash, mole, wart, cyst, blister, bump, discoloration or any other change that you may notice on your skin. It may be a result of something as simple as a scrape or cut or as serious as a pre-cancerous mole or mark.

These days there are supplements claiming to do everything from strengthening your nails to lowering your cholesterol. The supplements industry is large and largely unregulated. That’s why it’s important to understand what supplements are actually good for your health and which ones are just trying to sell you false hope. Another reason why you’ll want to take note is that supplements can actually be harmful and damaging to healthy skin if taken incorrectly. So before you jump at the next wonder vitamin or mineral to try, do your research and consult your doctor.

Melanoma treatment options vary based on many factors, including how far the cancer has spread, its location, severity and the health of the patient. View a clear overview of melanoma stages 1 to 4.

SkinVision can help you ‘be your own doctor’ by finding irregularities.

Skincare and men are two words that people generally don’t associate with each other. But there is nothing “girly” about skincare — all genders have skin that needs taking care of. And the truth is, taking care of your skin doesn’t have to come with a million steps and products attached. Below, we go over a simple and low-maintenance skincare routine that will leave your skin looking fresh and prevent it from aging prematurely.

It has been said that we are what we eat and when it comes to our skin, this certainly seems true. Any teenager will be able to tell you that they get more spots when they eat more junk food or those with food allergies might be able to tell they have eaten a trigger food by the rash on their face. So what to eat for healthy skin which? Skin that is is smooth, supple, spot-free and clear of infections and damage?