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 |