Lauren Kole, M.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Dermatology, says sunscreen is the first step in skin protection and encourages all individuals to get ...

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells multiply abnormally, forming a tumor. Sun spots are due to an overproduction of a pigment called melanin in a small area of skin. Melanoma, the most severe type of ...

If you spent your teenage summers oiling up with Bain de Soleil in pursuit of the perfect tan, you may think it’s too late now to do anything to prevent skin cancer. “A lot of the skin damage that ...

Sun safety is always important. Exposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun damages skin in ways that can lead to wrinkles, sunburns, and skin cancer. Both chemotherapy ...

To minimize the risk of sun damage, people can wear sunscreen, cover up exposed skin, and avoid the sun during the hottest time of day. The risks of excessive sun exposure include burns and heatstroke ...

For years, medical advice on sun exposure has remained largely consistent: limit direct sunlight, apply sunscreen liberally, and wear protective clothing to minimize the risk of skin cancer. But as ...

You know the drill -- whenever you're outside, especially during the summer, you should wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's UV rays. But what about wearing sunscreen indoors? Can ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laia Farran Graves is a journalist and stylist specializing in luxury. As science and skincare come together, sun protection ...

It kept you dry in December — now it might be the secret to surviving July. As temperatures soar, a growing number of Americans are getting hip to what much of the world already knows: Umbrellas ...

It's never too late to start protecting yourself. From the best sunscreens to the symptoms you shouldn't ignore, we have the expert advice you need. The three golden rules of sun protection: Cover up, ...