The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal
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Our annual magazine is written and designed for people like you, who care deeply about skin health. Every dermatologist in the U.S. gets the Journal, and much of the content appears on our blog. Our articles are easy to understand, medically reviewed and full of advice to empower you to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer.
The 2025 issue is all about how your skin is uniquely yours — the way it looks, feels and behaves. Yes, it’s personal!
- Ask the Experts
What if you just found out you were diagnosed with skin cancer? Our expert dermatologist guides you through what you need to know and what to do that’s right for you. - Actinic Keratoses: Put Your Finger on the Problem!
Have you felt a small rough patch on your skin and wondered about it? It could be a type of precancer! Know your risk, and learn how to help your dermatologist identify it before it becomes dangerous. - Advocating for Your Kids’ Skin Health
Did you know that almost half the states in the U.S. do not allow students to bring or apply sunscreen in schools? Here’s what you (and your kids) can do to change that. - The Influence of Influencers
Social media can be helpful when it comes to prevention, early detection and treatment of skin cancer, but it can also spread harmful misinformation. Here’s how to curate the good from the bad and find the help you need. - Special Report: The Dangers of Skin Cancer for Outdoor Workers
For people who are required to work outdoors — such as construction or utility workers, farmers, firefighters, lifeguards, rangers and many others — sun exposure is not about leisure. It is a part of their daily lives, which puts them at high risk for skin cancer. That makes this report a must-read!
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- Skin Cancer 101
Get an overview of the major types of skin cancers and precancers, so you can take an active role in early detection. - Play On, Jimmy Buffett
His fans adored him for the worry-free island lifestyle he espoused. Now his enormous following has given him a posthumous role as a skin cancer awareness-raiser. - We Don’t Want to Scare You, But…
… because too many people still think skin cancer is “no big deal,” maybe we want to scare you a bit. Skin cancer is a serious disease that can have devastating consequences. - Find Your Sun Protection Style!
Sunscreen, UPF clothing, hats, accessories: Be inspired to find the combo that’s best for you. - The Big See for You!
Our early detection campaign teaches people to look for anything “new, changing or unusual” on their skin. Here’s special motivation and advice for men and the Hispanic community.
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- Skin Cancer 101
- Skin Cancer 101
Get an overview of the major types of skin cancers and precancers, so you can take an active role in early detection. - 10 Surprising Things About Your Skin
The more you learn about your skin, the better you can take care of it! Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, shares the fascinating inside scoop. - Time to Skinnovate
Dermatologists and other industry experts give us the intel on new trends in sun protection. - Why Do We (Still) Tan?
The answer is complicated. Those who love their tanned skin see a healthy glow. Dermatologists see DNA damage. Historians see cultural and socioeconomic influences. - Teach Your Children Well
Our experts share their best practices to make sun care a daily habit for kids of all ages.
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