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    AgingSkinNet
    Links to information about aging skin and related procedures and treatments. Also includes information on hair loss and a glossary.... Details >
    American Academy of Dermatology
    Choose Your Cover Campaign - Skin Cancer Prevention
    This is a national, multi-year skin cancer prevention initiative, the goal of which is to educate and encourage people to protect themselves from the sun's ultraviolet rays by practicing sun-safe beha... Details >
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Congenital Nevi or Moles
    This information is intended to provide basic information only. It provides a general description for nevi and discusses the risk of skin cancer/melanoma associated with them.... Details >
    Nevus Network
    FAQs: Skin Cancer
    These are answers to frequently asked questions about skin cancer and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.... Details >
    Skin Cancer Foundation
    Questions and Answers About Sun Exposure
    CDC's "Choose Your Cover" Skin Cancer Prevention Campaign provides answers to commonly asked question about the sun and skin protection, sunscreen use, the effects of UV (ultra violet) rays on the ski... Details >
    Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Skin Cancer
    Skin cancer is the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells in a layer of the skin. It attacks one out of every seven Americans each year, making it the most prevalent form of cancer. However, the majo... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
    Skin Cancer Primary Prevention and Education Initiative
    This NSCPEC is designed as a multidimensional national program based on research. The program's primary goal is to provide skin cancer prevention information and resources targeted to parents, care gi... Details >
    Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Skin Cancer: Men Who Care About Their Skin Protect It
    Guidelines written especially for men about the benefits of sun protection during work and play outdoors. Following these tips will help in lowering their chance of getting skin cancer.... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    Skin Protection: How to Protect Your Skin in the Summer Sun
    The information contained on this site is designed to encourage and educate girls between the ages of 9 - 14 to develop healthy sun behaviors now that will help them avoid the development of skin canc... Details >
    SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
    Sunscreens
    Researchers are becoming ever more cautious about how much sun is good for you. These questions and answers may help you decide how much sun you should be exposed to and what precautions you can take ... Details >
    Federal Trade Commission
    Organizations
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    American Academy of Dermatology
    American Cancer Society
    Cancer Information Service, National Cancer Institute
    Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
    Office of Cancer Information Products and Systems
    Skin Cancer Foundation
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    Database Updated: Wednesday, November 17, 2004