There has been a massive increase in TikTok videos promoting the use of sunbeds and tanning products such as nasal sprays, a Belfast content creator has warned.
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What’s the Difference Between Nodular and Superficial Spreading Melanoma?
When people talk about melanoma, they don’t usually specify which type of melanoma they’re referring to. You may not even have known there were multiple types until you read that last sentence.
This Limited Edition Swimsuit Educates Wearers About Melanoma Detection
Nobody wants to think about skin cancer; cancer sucks. The American Cancer Society estimates that ~97,610 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed in 2023 (roughly 58k in men, 39k in women).
The “hidden” melanoma
The first Monday in May is Melanoma Day. In all probability, most people of color completely ignored it. That’s understandable. Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is more common in Whites. For instance, the rate of new cases in White men is 37.9 per 100,000 men versus 1.0 per 100,000 men in Blacks.