I Thought I Was Too Young to Get Melanoma
I was 26 when I found the first spot. Then it came back.
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Don’t Skip the Sunscreen!
Misinformation about SPF is spreading online, but don’t listen to the shade. Sunscreen is always hot.
10 Expert Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy in the Winter
The weather outside is frightful. Here’s how to protect your skin all winter long.
Monica and the Melanoma Check
Black women can get melanoma, too. And they often have different symptoms than their fair-skinned counterparts.
Mónica y la examinación para detectar melanoma
Las mujeres de raza negra también pueden desarrollar melanoma. Y frecuentemente tienen síntomas diferentes a las de sus contrapartes de pieles claras.
Should You Make Your Own Skincare Products?
Here’s what you need to know about mixing blends at home
How to Conduct a Skin Cancer Self-Exam If You Have a Darker Skin Tone
Skin cancer looks different in people of color. Learn what to look for and how to protect yourself.
Cómo examinar tu piel para detectar cáncer si tienes un tono de piel más oscuro
El cáncer de piel tiene otra apariencia en personas de color. Entérate de qué debes buscar y cómo protegerte.
The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke
Dr. Janiene Luke dives deep into an important conversation about melanoma, a type of skin cancer that affects thousands of people each year.
Melanoma Rates Are Rising. How Can You Protect Yourself?
Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your family from the deadliest form of skin cancer
Las tasas de melanoma están aumentando. ¿Cómo puedes protegerte?
Aprende lo que puedes hacer para protegerte a ti y a tu familia del tipo más mortal de cáncer de piel
Should You Give the Green Light to Red Light Therapy?
Celebrities like Katy Perry swear by this hot beauty trend. Here’s what you need to know before trying red light therapy at home.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
True or False? Sun Safety
How bright are you when it comes to sun protection? Take our quiz to find out.
5 Items You Need to Have Fun in the Sun
Throw some shade at skin cancer with these protective products and tips
10 Things You Must Know to Enjoy the Sun Safely
You don't have to avoid the sun entirely, but you must learn how to use sunscreen correctly and follow safe sun practices to avoid skin cancer and prematurely aged skin
What Is Melanoma? A Reel by Dr. Obioha
HealthyWomen partnered with dermatologist Onyeka Obioha, M.D., to teach you how to best protect your skin from harmful UV exposure. Watch our reel.
Face Yoga 101
Can you om your way to better skin? Here’s the scoop on facial exercises and how to practice them.
I Grew Up Thinking I Was Immune to Skin Cancer Based on My Ethnicity. I Was Wrong.
As a young melanoma survivor of color, I advocate for awareness and sun protection for everyone
Crecí pensando que era inmune al cáncer de piel por mi etnia. Estaba equivocada.
Puesto que soy una joven sobreviviente de melanoma de color, promuevo la concientización y la protección solar para todos
How Psoriasis Affects Your Overall Well-Being
People with psoriasis often deal with mental health issues related to their disease. Self-acceptance is key to coping.
Dermatology Tips for Women of Color
Your skin tone can affect how you care for it. Learn more about common dermatology concerns for women with darker skin.
The ABCDEs of Spotting Melanoma
A few simple tricks can help you check for this deadly skin cancer
El ABCDE para identificar melanomas
Unos trucos sencillos pueden ser útiles para detectar este tipo mortal de cáncer de la piel
My Melanoma Was Dismissed as an Inflamed Hair Follicle
As a young woman of color, I was seemingly the last person who would be struck by the potentially lethal skin cancer