ABCD’s of Skin Cancer
A general overview of three types of skin cancer-- basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma are illustrated. Explains self-exam for skin cancer. Lists common risk factors and tip... 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 |
How to Be Safe When You're in the Sun
This article explains to kids how to have fun outdoors in the sun and be safe from sun burn and other sun-related health problems.... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
Protecting Kids From the Sun
This online document gives details on the application of sunscreen to your children’ skin to reduce the risk of future skin damage, skin cancer, and related skin problems.... Details >
Federal Trade Commission |
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 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 Care and Aging
This consumer health information fact sheet provides information for the elderly about proper skin care, which can delay the signs of aging to the skin -- wrinkling, looseness, leathery-dryness, blotc... Details >
National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health |
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 |
