Ask the Expert Archives - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/ask-the-expert/ Education, prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:48:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.skincancer.org/wp-content/uploads/SCF-LOGO-273x240.png Ask the Expert Archives - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/ask-the-expert/ 32 32 Ask The Expert: How to Apply Sunscreen https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-how-to-apply-sunscreen/ Fri, 30 May 2025 18:52:42 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9138 Sunscreen is part of a complete sun protection strategy to safeguard your skin from damage caused by UV radiation. But how much sunscreen do you need and how often should you apply? Our expert provides some helpful guidance.

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]]> Ask the Expert: Best Advice for a First-Time Skin Cancer Diagnosis? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-best-advice-for-a-first-time-skin-cancer-diagnosis/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:08:31 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8958 You've just been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. Now what? First, do not panic. You’re not alone, and you’re going to be OK. Skin cancer is very common — more common than all other forms of cancer combined. Here's advice from our medical expert about what to do next.

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]]> Ask the Expert: What Is That Small Device My Dermatologist Uses? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-what-is-that-small-device-my-dermatologist-uses/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:35:56 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8908 What’s the purpose of that little thingie with the eyepiece that my dermatologist puts on different spots during my skin exam?

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]]> Ask the Expert: How Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) Help Skin Cancer? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-how-will-artificial-intelligence-ai-help-skin-cancer/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:06:35 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8210 AI is making headlines in all fields, including skin cancer. One expert tells us how dermatologists can work with the technology to improve the detection and treatment of skin cancer.

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]]> Ask the Expert: Is Homemade Sunscreen Safe? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/is-homemade-sunscreen-safe/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:19:06 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8394 When it comes to DIY sunscreens, you don’t know what you’re getting. Formulations that are being shared on social media have no science behind them, and can be dangerous to use. Sunscreens made in the U.S. are regulated by the FDA, and must undergo rigorous testing.

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]]> Ask the Expert: Can a Tattoo Increase Skin Cancer Risk? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-can-a-tattoo-increase-skin-cancer-risk/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:48:48 +0000 https://blog.skincancer.org/?p=1575 People who have had skin cancer are always at higher risk of developing future skin cancers, but tattoos do not increase that risk. However, it’s never a good idea to have a tattoo placed too close to (or over) a mole.

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]]> Sunscreen Does NOT Cause Skin Cancer: Dr. Sarnoff Wants You to Know https://www.skincancer.org/blog/sunscreen-does-not-cause-skin-cancer-dr-sarnoff-wants-you-to-know/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:25:33 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8359 Our president, Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD,  is here to set the record straight. Sunscreen does NOT cause skin cancer; sunscreen helps to PREVENT skin cancer.

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]]> Ask the Expert: What Makes Skin Cancer Grow? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-what-makes-skin-cancer-grow/ Thu, 09 May 2024 09:43:55 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8200 What is it that makes my skin develop multiple skin cancers, while someone else never gets one? 

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]]> Ask the Expert: Why Is Indoor Tanning Still Legal When We Know It Causes Skin Cancer? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/why-is-indoor-tanning-still-legal-when-we-know-it-causes-skin-cancer/ Thu, 02 May 2024 13:41:55 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8163 A review confirmed that indoor tanning is associated with increased risk of early onset skin cancers, especially if you’ve used tanning devices at a young age.

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]]> Ask the Expert: Why Is a Lack of Diversity in Skin Cancer Trials a Problem? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-why-is-a-lack-of-diversity-in-skin-cancer-trials-a-problem/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:00:18 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8160 The time from melanoma diagnosis to treatment is longer in patients of color than in their white counterparts. We need more diversity in clinical trials to know why these disparities exist.

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