Although exposure to ultraviolet rays is a primary cause of skin cancer, factors such as your age, sex, and smoking habits also may contribute to developing this health issue.

Depending on the severity of your sunburn, it can last anywhere from a few days to a few months. Moisturizing the skin can ...

New research highlights Vitamin B3, specifically nicotinamide, as a potential chemopreventive agent against skin cancer.

Prolonged exposure to UVA accelerates skin ageing and increases the risk of cancer, but this wearable device could signal ...

It's finally warm enough to go out without coats and hats. So experts at Fox Chase Cancer Center say now is the time to step up your use of sunscreen, especially on your head and neck. "It's one of ...

A tan is a sign of skin damage similar to a sunburn. However, there are ways you can get that summer glow safely.

Scientists in South Korea have unveiled a transparent, wearable sensor that monitors a user's exposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) ...

Everyone, regardless of skin tone, needs sunscreen, as melanin doesn't fully prevent UV damage. The UV index forecasts daily ultraviolet radiation levels, with higher levels indicating greater sunburn ...

July 1, 2006 — -- Ever stayed out too long in the sun? Missed a spot with the sunscreen and got sunburn? Soon, there may be something new you can do about it. A "morning after" lotion called ...

Sunburns are avoidable. But if you get burned, here's how to handle it. July 6, 2011— -- Sunburn is one of the summer's most enduring stings, leaving a sore, red, peeling patch long after the day ...