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Scientists Report Sunscreen Ingredients Toxic to Ocean Inhabitants

When certain sunscreen ingredients wash off skin and into the sea, they can become toxic to some of the ocean's tiniest inhabitants, which are the main course for many other marine animals.

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Genetic Differences Between Skin Cancer That Killed Bob Marley Vs. More Common Types

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that the rare type of skin cancer that caused reggae musician Bob Marley's death are genetically distinct from other more common types of skin cancer.

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Raising Skin Cancer Awareness Among Hispanics

Skin cancer rates among Hispanic-Americans, the fastest-growing population in the country, are skyrocketing.

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FAQs on Emerging Sun Protection Products

Several additional sun protection tools have become available, including sunscreen pills, drinkable sunscreen and ultraviolet monitoring bracelets.

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Researchers Trying to Determine Potential Link Between Uranium & Skin Cancer

After years of delving deep into DNA and researching ways in which metal damage may lead to cancer, a team of researchers is taking a step back to look at the surface where one answer may have been all along.

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New Device May Change Diagnoses and Treatment of Melanoma

A new hand-held device that uses lasers and sound waves may change the way doctors treat and diagnose melanoma, according to a team of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis.

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Three-in-one Optical Skin Cancer Probe in Clinical Trials

Researchers from the University of Texas have now developed a probe that combines into one device three unique ways of using light to measure the properties of skin tissue and detect cancer.

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Sunscreen Innovation Act is Passed by House—Advances to Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on and passed the Sunscreen Innovation Act.

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Delaware Becomes 11th State to Ban Indoor Tanning For Minors

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell signed into law a bill that protects minors from the dangers of indoor tanning. The law will go into effect on January 1, 2015.

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Natural Body Rejuvenation Therapies

Natural body treatments can show major improvements for the skin and the overall physical and psychological well-being of clients.

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Pain & Itch—Signs of Skin Cancer?

Asking patients if a suspicious skin lesion is painful or itchy may help physicians decide whether the spot is likely to be cancerous, according to a new study

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Consumers Seeking Sun Care from Non-sun Care Products

Mintel’s Michelle Strutton points out more global consumers are seeking their sun protection products from products that haven’t been developed specifically for sun care needs.

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Early-career Physicians Awarded Half a Million Dollars to Study Psoriatic Disease

Twelve residents and medical students each received a one-year, $50,000 National Psoriasis Foundation fellowship to study psoriasis.

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Melanoma Research Funding Increased

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved their fiscal year 2015 Defense Appropriations bill which includes $50 million for the Department of Defense's (DoD) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program.

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Hawaii Becomes Tenth State to Ban Indoor Tanning for Minors Under 18

Hawaii joins Vermont, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oregon, Nevada, Texas and Washington by passing legislation that prohibits minors under the age of 18 from indoor tanning.

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AAD Statement on Sun Vitamin D Levels and Mortality

Recently, a study in the Journal of Internal Medicine suggested that women who avoid sun exposure are twice as likely to die as compared to those who receive sun exposure.

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Promising New Eczema Drug in Early Trials

A new drug that scientists hope will relieve the debilitating itching of chronic eczema has shown promising results in early trials.

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Why Some May Be More Susceptible to Developing Melanoma

A new study shows how a genetic defect in a specific hormonal pathway may make people more susceptible to developing melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer.