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Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2021
Skin Cancer Awareness Month takes place every May with the aim of raising awareness of the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and educating on the ways skin cancer can be prevented. During skin cancer awareness month, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) also runs a
Ask The Expert: Sun Damage
WHAT DO I DO IF I BURN MY SKIN? Ideally, with the right high SPF sun cream and caution, sunburn can be avoided completely. However, in cases where sunburn happens, it is important to begin treating as soon as possible and get out of the
Worried about a mole?
A mole is a coloured spot on the skin which is made up of a cluster of cells known as melanocytes which are responsible for producing the pigment in your skin. Sometimes these melanocytes grow in a cluster instead of being spread out which results
Everything you need to know about sun cream. A Q&A with a consultant dermatologist
Who needs sun cream? Everyone. Sun cream helps prevent skin cancer by protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. All of us can get skin cancer, regardless of age, race or gender. Around 150,000 people are diagnosed with non melanoma skin cancer
Is Basal Cell Carcinoma on the Rise?
Basal Cell Carcinoma or BCC is the most common type of skin cancer in the UK, but is it getting more common and what can you do to reduce the risk?
Is BCC (Basal Cell Carcinoma) a Completely Curable Disease? How?
You might not have heard of Basal Cell Carcinoma before, but it is actually the most common form of skin cancer in the UK. About 80% of the people who are diagnosed with skin cancer every year have a BCC. If you are diagnosed with
