Skin Health For Women
The most lethal form of skin cancer, called melanoma, is increasing rapidly, particularly in women. Melanoma is the most frequent cancer in women ages 25 to 29 and the second most frequent cancer, behind breast cancer, in women between the ages of 30 and 34.
» Mapping your back can help beat cancer
» Antioxidant supplements may raise risk for women
» Genital skin cancer more dangerous for women
» Sunless tanning options are increasingly popular

Self-Examinations Are Crucial
After years of sun exposure, it’s important to check your skin regularly to be sure that nothing irregular is developing. Examine yourself in a well-lit room, and follow the guidelines we've provided for you here.
» How to do a skin self-exam
» Identifying skin cancer
» Symptoms of melanoma
» Benefits of partnered learning

Skin Cancer Center
The two most common skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, accounting for more than 90% of skin cancers in the US, and squamous cell carcinoma. It's important that skin cancers be found and treated early because they can invade and destroy nearby tissue.
» Kids need extra protection
» Risk for drivers is one-sided
» Playing it safe in the sun
» Reducing the risk of skin cancer
» Treatment options for skin cancer

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