The Skin Cancer Foundation 👒

Spring has sprung and so have the UV rays! 🌸☀️ As you enjoy the longer days and blooming flowers, don’t forget to protect your skin with SPF, shade, and sun-safe habits. Your future self will thank you! #SunProtection

What’s that small device your dermatologist uses? It’s a dermatoscope—a handheld tool that magnifies skin 10x and lets doctors see beneath the surface for better diagnosis. Learn more: skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-e…

With Spring break approaching, it's important to keep these sun safety tips top of mind. No matter the occasion, taking steps to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays can be life-saving. For more ways to protect your skin, visit: skincancer.org/skin-cancer-pr…

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Stay safe, smart and sun-protected—because skin cancer is one thing you don’t want to find at the end of the rainbow. 🌈✨

Up to 90% of visible skin aging is caused by sun exposure, not just time. Protect your skin: use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily—it can reduce skin aging by 24%. Learn more: SkinCancer.org

1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70—but it’s one of the most preventable cancers. Protect your skin: ☀️ Wear sunscreen daily 🧢 Seek shade & wear protective clothing 🔍 Check your skin for anything new or changing Learn more: SkinCancer.org

Skin cancer doesn’t discriminate. If you have skin, you can get skin cancer—regardless of its color. Skin of color may not turn red in the sun, but it can still burn, darken, feel warm, crack or blister, and may develop hyperpigmentation. Learn more: SkinCancer.org/skinofcolor

Did you know that in the U.S., more than two people die of skin cancer every hour? While the statistics are devastating, there is good news. Thanks to breakthroughs in research and treatment, about 99 percent of all skin cancer cases can be cured if discovered and treated early.

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@SkinCancerOrg So important to keep talking about this. Skin checks really do save lives. Thanks for spreading the word!

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer and the most frequently occurring form of all cancers. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 3.6 million cases are diagnosed each year. Learn more about BCC: skincancer.org/BCC #BCC #BasalCellCarcinoma

@CastleBio Thank you for your support! 🫶🏻

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️#TeamCastle recently laced up and hit the pavement for the firm-wide #CastleCares Charity Walk, now in its 5th year! Employees raised $10,345 for five partner organizations — The Skin Cancer Foundation, IMPACT Melanoma, Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN), Melanoma Research Foundation, and A Cure In Sight (ACIS) — in support of the patient communities served by Castle's innovative portfolio of tests. This year's walk brings the total raised by Castle Cares Charity Walks to just over $43,000 — all contributed by Castle employees. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated! #CastleCulture #SpringIntoAction #WeLoveOurPeople❤️ @IMPACTMelanoma @ACureInSight1 @ECActionNetwork @CureMelanoma @SkinCancerOrg

You do your best to protect your skin. But do you know the best ways to protect yourself on windy days? Our experts, Jennifer C. Tang, MD, and C. William Hanke, MD, MPH, share some breezy advice to safeguard your skin. Check out the full article at: skincancer.org/blog/against-t…

Did you know an estimated 1.8 million cases of squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed each year, that's 205 cases every hour! Stay vigilant, check your skin and go to a dermatologist if you see anything new, changing or unusual. #SCC

Today is Rare Disease Day. While skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and melanoma are more widespread, there are several rare skin cancers that are important to know — they may be mistaken for noncancerous conditions, delaying diagnosis and treatment.⁠

While a super-dark and bushy beard and/or mustache might deflect a few rays, it’s a myth to think that hair alone is adequate protection from the sun. ⁠ We have tips from a dermatologist on how to check your beard and protect yourself from skin cancer. skincancer.org/blog/men-whats…

Protect your skin every day — especially in summer, when UV rays are at their strongest. Not sure which products to trust? Look for our #Sealof Recommendation — your go-to guide for safe and effective sun protection. #SeekTheSeal #Skincancerprevention

Outdoor workers have a heightened risk of developing skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma, due to prolonged, repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. skincancer.org/risk-factors/w…

SPF today can save you from a lot of “what ifs” tomorrow. Skin cancer and premature aging don’t care if it’s cloudy—sun protection is a daily habit, not a seasonal one. Get tips to protect your skin every day at skincancer.org/prevention. #SkinCancerAwareness #SunProtection

Virginia Tracey, MD wants you to know that early detection can save lives. Skin cancers that are identified and treated early have a vastly improved chance for a cure. Check your skin monthly and see a dermatologist at least once a year. #EarlyDetection

Catch this CME program on demand on @medliveofficial Hear expert perspectives on immune checkpoint inhibitors, perioperative considerations, and collaborative care approaches in basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). bit.ly/4tpokN