Skin Health in depth

Telling the difference between a cancerous mole and a harmless one is a tricky task and one you don’t want to mess around with. According to the World HealthOrganization, there are about 132,000 new cases of melanoma worldwide each year, and although melanoma only accounts for approximately 1% of skin cancer cases, it is responsible for a large majority of skin cancer deaths. That’s why it’s important to know the warnings signs of skin cancer moles symptoms before they lead to melanoma or another non-melanoma form of skin cancer.

If you have combination skin you probably already know it – it will have random dry patches, with oily patches in other places. You will find it hard to find a good skincare routine as treating these two parts of your skin with one product is tricky. Below we will outline the best practice skincare routines for combination skin and hopefully make this less of a concern for you.

White spots on skin can look unsightly regardless of the causes and most of us will want to cover them up or get rid of them if at all possible. In some cases, the cause of the spots is out of our control, but in others, prevention may well be the best cure as most white spots will not disappear once they have appeared.

New white spots on the skin can trigger an alarm. You may wonder why they suddenly appear, and for what reason. Understanding the most critical causes of depigmentation on the skin is the best way to answer questions and ease fears.

Most of us will have discolorations and marks on our skin and most of these are perfectly harmless. However, in some cases, you may have moles that you need to keep an eye on in the long term to ensure they do not become cancerous. But what are skin moles? If you don’t know, you will find it very hard to track them to ensure you stay safe. So our handy guide should point you in the right direction.

Most of us can quickly identify the moles that we have on our skin, but what about the skin cancer moles on your back – would you even know if you had any? The trouble with possible or potential skin cancer moles on your back is that you cannot get a good view of them, so they are hard to keep an eye on. So what can you do to prevent those moles that are out of sight from becoming a problem without you even knowing?

Your face is one of the few places on your body where your skin is constantly on show. It is the part of your body that everyone looks at and it is even that part for which you are remembered. So a good face skincare routine is incredibly important when it comes to keeping your facial skin in good condition and for protecting it from the elements that it is exposed to.

At some point in your life, you are likely to develop itchy red spots on your skin. In most cases, these will disappear as mysteriously as they arrived, but in others, they can be the start of a longer and more uncomfortable problem with itchy and red skin. We have listed some of the more common causes of itchy red spots, but always remember to see your doctor for an official diagnosis.

Skin cancer usually forms from a new or changing mole. Despite this fact, our moles are often something we pay no mind to. But the key to catching cancerous skin moles early, while it is still treatable, is paying attention to our moles and knowing when they might be cancerous. Below, we discuss the warning signs of cancerous moles so that you know when it may be time to visit a doctor.

Artcare is where art and skincare come together. With tattoos, that’s what it’s all about in the first few weeks. Overall, the healing stages of tattoos stretch out over a three to four week period, and taking special care of your tattoo during this time is essential to preserve the wonderful work your tattoo artist has created – and to avoid skin cancer risks. Let’s go through the most important things to look after.