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spray tan lands ‘the white lotus’ star jennifer coolidge in er
an allergic reaction caused the production crew to change her onscreen makeup routine from heavier products typically used for camera work to “regular makeup" instead.
karen hawthorne
skin health
sep 19 2022
jennifer coolidge holds her emmy for outstanding supporting actress for "the white lotus" at the 74th primetime emmy awards. reuters/aude guerrucci

is immunotherapy the answer to conquering skin cancer?
it is estimated that one in eight canadians will develop basal cell cancer in their lifetime and one in 20 will experience squamous cell cancer.
dave yasvinski
skin cancer
sep 12 2022
non-melanoma skin cancer accounts for around 28 per cent of all new cancer diagnoses in the country, according to the public health agency of canada. getty

we know that the sun causes deadly skin cancer, so why are we still tanning?
the canadian dermatology association has launched a tiktok challenge aimed at a younger demographic to raise awareness of sun safety.
maja begovic
skin health
may 16 2022
in 2022, the canadian cancer society estimates that 9,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer, and 1,200 will die from it. getty

skin cancer: do you know the signs?
skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in canada, accounting for about one-third of all new diagnoses and rates still rising.
dave yasvinski
skin cancer
may 10 2022
to diagnose skin cancer, a doctor will typically inquire about signs and symptoms and conduct a skin exam. getty

facials are 'bogus,' collagen is a 'fallacy,' and other things you should know about skin care
skin health advice from the experts: check for moles, skip the toner, and water has nothing to do with moist skin.
vanessa hrvatin
skin health
may 4 2022
dermatologist dr. lisa kellett says the most important thing for your skin is sun protection. getty

asking for a friend: how effective are sunscreen sticks and powders?
while there's definitely a place for them in your skin care strategy, a university of alberta dermatologist says sticks and powders shouldn’t replace traditional sunscreen lotions.
karen hawthorne
skin health
apr 8 2022
the top two most important steps to sun protection are limiting time outdoors and making sure you have personal shade. getty

melasma: the emotional impact of skin disease
melasma, which causes patches of skin to darken, has been shown to affect quality of life for those who live with it.
frances krawiec
skin health
mar 30 2022
patients with melasma often describe feeling shame, frustration, low self-esteem, a lack of motivation to go out.

a 'tan' you can inject has health risks, including cancer
melanotan-ii is available online, even though it hasn't been approved for human use and carries health risks including nausea and skin cancer.
maija kappler
skin health
mar 22 2022
a chemical called melanotan-ii, sometimes referred to as the "barbie drug," is ingested either through an injection or a nasal spray. getty
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spray tan lands ‘the white lotus’ star jennifer coolidge in er
an allergic reaction caused the production crew to change her onscreen makeup routine from heavier products typically used for camera work to “regular makeup" instead.
karen hawthorne
skin health
sep 19 2022
jennifer coolidge holds her emmy for outstanding supporting actress for "the white lotus" at the 74th primetime emmy awards. reuters/aude guerrucci

is immunotherapy the answer to conquering skin cancer?
it is estimated that one in eight canadians will develop basal cell cancer in their lifetime and one in 20 will experience squamous cell cancer.
dave yasvinski
skin cancer
sep 12 2022
non-melanoma skin cancer accounts for around 28 per cent of all new cancer diagnoses in the country, according to the public health agency of canada. getty

we know that the sun causes deadly skin cancer, so why are we still tanning?
the canadian dermatology association has launched a tiktok challenge aimed at a younger demographic to raise awareness of sun safety.
maja begovic
skin health
may 16 2022
in 2022, the canadian cancer society estimates that 9,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer, and 1,200 will die from it. getty

skin cancer: do you know the signs?
skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in canada, accounting for about one-third of all new diagnoses and rates still rising.
dave yasvinski
skin cancer
may 10 2022
to diagnose skin cancer, a doctor will typically inquire about signs and symptoms and conduct a skin exam. getty
powered by
save your skin foundation

facials are 'bogus,' collagen is a 'fallacy,' and other things you should know about skin care
skin health advice from the experts: check for moles, skip the toner, and water has nothing to do with moist skin.
vanessa hrvatin
skin health
may 4 2022
dermatologist dr. lisa kellett says the most important thing for your skin is sun protection. getty

asking for a friend: how effective are sunscreen sticks and powders?
while there's definitely a place for them in your skin care strategy, a university of alberta dermatologist says sticks and powders shouldn’t replace traditional sunscreen lotions.
karen hawthorne
skin health
apr 8 2022
the top two most important steps to sun protection are limiting time outdoors and making sure you have personal shade. getty

melasma: the emotional impact of skin disease
melasma, which causes patches of skin to darken, has been shown to affect quality of life for those who live with it.
frances krawiec
skin health
mar 30 2022
patients with melasma often describe feeling shame, frustration, low self-esteem, a lack of motivation to go out.

a 'tan' you can inject has health risks, including cancer
melanotan-ii is available online, even though it hasn't been approved for human use and carries health risks including nausea and skin cancer.
maija kappler
skin health
mar 22 2022
a chemical called melanotan-ii, sometimes referred to as the "barbie drug," is ingested either through an injection or a nasal spray. getty

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