Tapping the UV blocking and antioxidant quality of lichens, scientists have found a way out for making effective sunscreen lotions. Harmful effect of UV rays is known to all but commercial sunscreens available in the market are not efficient enough...

Actress Brooke Shields recently revealed an incident, which gave her the scare of her life and made her more health-conscious. The beautiful actress discovered a spot on her face which turned out to be precancerous on further investigations by...

According to the latest reports, Michael Jackson was diagnosed with skin cancer some weeks ago when the doctors noticed spots on his neck and precancerous cells on his face. Jackson was seen , visiting a dermatologist in Beverly Hills wearing a...

After the age of washable and sticking plaster, UK based Polymertronics are developing a glowing band aid (plaster) for the new age of medical genius. In works to develop as a treatment for skin cancer, the glowing plaster infused with a series...

For all skin conscious fellows, a new and genius camera could be a long-time awaited messiah. In an experimental phase down at the Queensland University of Technology, a camera is breeding that clicks images using ultra-violet light. The system...

Long drives may put you in the lane that leads to skin cancer. Yes, this is true. Actually, once again it has been found that left body part of those who go for long drives is more susceptible to skin cancer, for this part of the body is...

Despite rise in allergy cases there is a craze for hair coloring, British Medical Journal (BMJ) observes. According to experts compound para-phenylenediamine, also called PPD and some other chemicals, which are found in hair coloring products,...

Sunscreen lotions are a must this summer. A good sunscreen serves two purposes namely, helping the skin maintain its natural oils and moisture, which can be lost through exposure to the sun’s radiation. Secondly, sunscreen also protects the...

Prolonged exposure to sunlight, besides other factors leads to skin cancer. In 2007 alone, 1,000,000 cases of skin (non-melanoma) cancer have been estimated, with nearly 2000 people being killed by the disease. Though it is not always possible...

If you are wealthy, this piece is for you. A recent study has revealed that wealthier people are more than twice vulnerable to the deadliest form of skin cancer, than those financially lesser lucky. The study conducted by Queen’s...