canadiandermatology asked:

Outdoor workers have a higher risk for developing skin cancer. This program will help this group learn the facts about skin cancer and find out ways to protect themselves. Through simple language and practical demonstration, outdoor workers will find out: • Who is at risk for skin cancer • When sun protection is needed • Safe, easy ways to protect against the sun • What skin cancers look like • What to do if a suspicious mole or spot is found For further information, visit: www.dermatology …

Ohgeez asked:


I’m naturally on the light side, but I’d like to maintain a light tan complexion. I’m planning on booking occasional tanning sessions until I achieve my desired color and only returning maybe once or twice a month to maintain color. Is once a month tanning likely to make me develop skin cancer? I’m not going to go all ’super dark’ ’spent the summer in miami’ crazy, I just want a touch of color to me, is the possibility of skin cancer still highly likely?

bman6178 asked:


I am very frightened about getting this type of cancer. I am in the sun a lot and don’t usually wear sunscreen, where I live it is very hot and the sun is always out really. I do have freckles and I read that it might mean I have a better chance of getting skin cancer. What is the best way to prevent it?

Diana M asked:


I use to work at Good Tire Rubber Company making ‘belts’ for commerical use. I was a mixer and used alot of harsh chemicals. I now have Basal Cell Cancer, which is typically caused by the sun. I am more interested in could the chemicals that we would use at Goodyear be the cause of my skin cancer?

David B asked:


I have read that red cabbage contains chemicals (anthocyanins), that cause a person’s cells to create an enzyme that repairs DNA damage. I also read that strawberries contain a type of acid, along with polyphenols, that supposedly prevent skin cancer. Can anyone verify this? Any idea to the mechanism of the protective actions?