Known as the "dark skin cancer" and the most dangerous form of skin cancer by many Canadians, melanoma is something David Zloty deals with on a far too frequent basis.
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Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Or is it?
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All the discussion about SPF numbers, UVA versus UVB rays, and chemical versus mineral sunscreens can make sun protection seem confusing. It’s not. And learning about how sunscreens work can help us make smart decisions when it comes to sun safety.
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A healthy tan? There’s no such thing, says Jennifer Beecker, an Ottawa Hospital dermatologist who regularly witnesses and helps treat the results of sun damage.
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"I have been a sun lover since the age of 13, when my mother could no longer keep me slathered in sunscreen, cover-ups and hats. Once high school started, I spent almost every day in the summer basking in the sun with no sunscreen. I can’t count the number of times I went home after hours in the sun burnt to a crisp, looking like a tomato."
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The following sunscreens are recognized by the Canadian Dermatology Association
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Pendant l’hiver, nous utilisons de la crème hydratante contre la peau sèche et gercée; mais quand vient l’air humide de l’été, en avons-nous vraiment besoin?
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The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) Skin Health Program helps consumers identify skin care products that are fragrance-free or unscented, have a low potential for irritation and don’t contain the most common contact allergens.
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Although we tend to associate cold sores with the winter season of colds and flus, they actually crop up more often during the summer months.
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Le photovieillissement est un vieillissement prématuré de la peau causé par une exposition répétée aux rayons ultraviolets (UV) du soleil ou à des sources artificielles d’UV.
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Photosensitizing compounds in citrus juice, fruits and plants can result in temporary hyperpigmentation and painful blisters
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Ultraviolet light is essential to life on earth – but it can also kill.
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It’s only skin deep, but melanoma is a potentially deadly spot caused by exposure to ultraviolet light from either the sun or artificial light sources.
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Lorsqu’il s’agit de comprendre les écrans solaires, il peut être difficile de savoir ce que vous regardez. Il y en a essentiellement de deux grandes catégories les écrans : chimiques et physiques.
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Summer has finally arrived, so it’s definitely time for hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.
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When winter is over, Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP) volunteers may hang up their skis, but they continue to offer their first aid skills to outdoor enthusiasts and athletes.
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Welcome to our second summer edition of My Skin, a publication of the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) to keep you up to date on sun safety.
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