Could we really see an end to melanoma deaths by 2050?
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who had lived in Australia during the 80s who wasn’t familiar with the Slip, Slop, Slap! campaign.
April 15, 2015
SkinVision Blog
Useful information on skin cancer, melanoma, skin moles, and how to keep your skin healthy. For medical information about skin cancer, check our library.
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Why coffee may be good for your skin health
A recent study conducted by the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Yale School of Public Health at Yale University in New Haven shows some rather intriguing correlations between consumption of coffee and skin health. Let’s dive into it:
April 14, 2015
Why good health starts with your skin
People are getting older and older, when we are looking at previous generations. Reasons for that may be found in science and medicine, but people
April 10, 2015
Why technology will not replace your doctor (though it will help you out)
Thanks to the always developing technology there are tools that can help detect skin cancer and also help you monitor your moles in time so
March 31, 2015
Why we have a love-hate relationship with UV rays
What is a UV ray anyway? It stands for ultraviolet radiation. Sunlight is the main source of UV. There are three main types of UV
March 19, 2015
Check your partners skin for hidden risky spots
One thing we are constantly aiming at, is raising awareness for melanoma as the most common form of skin cancer. Skin health is an important topic, and of course the risks of skin diseases is something you need to think about from time to time. That also includes thinking about your partner or close friends when it comes to risky spots – early melanoma detection is the key.
March 18, 2015
Melanoma symptoms: make sure your friends are okay
When we take a closer look at skin cancer prevention, it’s important to know the basic skin cancer signs. Of course these are all indications. Use the SkinVision app for a first check, or visit a doctor when you are in doubt about certain skin spots.
February 4, 2015
A year of awareness: Melanoma cases are rising, help us fight it!
The new year is now here and 2015 will be a time to put more effort in the fight against melanoma (what is melanoma exactly?). And for this to succeed we’ll need awareness. Want to join us in this fight?
January 8, 2015
Melanoma most common cancer for young people
Melanoma, and other forms of skin cancer are generally considered ‘something you are most exposed to when you’re older’, which is a misconception. In fact, melanoma is the first (or second) most common cancer for young people. Read further for information about melanoma for your people.
December 30, 2014
How often should you check your skin?
We wrote previously about what to do when you have more than 50 moles and also how to get the most out of SkinVision.
December 24, 2014