May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month; timing is everything as we are fast approaching the summer and its abundance of sunshine. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, there has been an estimated 350% increase in the number of skin cancers over the past decade and a half. I was amazed when I saw that increase.
Get skin smart, log on to The Academy of Dermatology's website at http://www.aad.org for more information on "Understanding the ABCDEs of Melanoma Detection and "How to Perform a Skin Self-Exam".
Also on The Academy of Dermatology's website, under the Public tab, scroll down to see other great educational information on your largest organ...your skin!!!
Remember, wear your sunscreen, not only when you are going to the beach but also when you are working in the yard or just running errands! Stay protected!
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Thanks for this blog info. I have a suspicious place by my ear. At least it doesn't look like the examples that are provided in this info. That makes me feel better. I do have an appt with my dermatologist next week. Thanks for the info.
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