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This Is the Most Common Melanoma in Dark Skin Tones. Why Don't We Hear About It More? Allure 2 hrs ago This story is part of , a series on navigating the impact of melanoma through beauty and self-care. When it comes to our physical well-being, we could all learn a thing or two from Santa Claus. As chaotic as things get, we should make sure we check everything twice — and being as thorough and meticulous as possible about tracking changes in our skin. (Not sure if it's changed? Check it again.) To say that skin cancer is no joke is an understatement, and most of us could likely do better...

Dermatologists break down everything worth knowing about mineral sunscreens — and share their favorite physical sunblocks ahead of the summer season.

"Skin Checks" Save Lives. Here's What They Look For Allure 2 hrs ago This story is part of , a series on navigating the impact of melanoma through beauty and self-care. You can't choose whether or not you are the one in five Americans who will develop skin cancer by age 70 (or if you are one of the 9,500 people who get diagnosed with skin cancer today, and tomorrow, and every day after). But you can choose to love the skin you're in. That doesn't just mean wearing sunscreen and an exceptionally hydrating moisturizer — it also means keeping a watchful eye on new or existing moles, perform...

We asked five melanoma survivors to share the sun protection routines they developed after diagnosis. Spoiler alert: it's not just about wearing sunscreen.

You’re Probably Not Applying Sunscreen the Right Way, According to Dermatologists Prevention 4 hrs ago Kayla Blanton Applying sunscreen seems like it should be a no-brainer. Slather (or spray) it on and repeat every few hours. Easy peasy, right? Turns out, there is a *right* way to apply sunscreen. “There are a lot of things that people don’t realize they could do slightly differently that would benefit them tremendously,” says Orit Markowitz, M.D., FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of OptiSkin. That’s important since sunscreen isn’t as effective...