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Skin Cancer: A Fact of Life in Skin of Color
Knowing what it looks like could save a life
People of all races and colors get skin cancer. This common cancer develops in the people of African, Asian, Latino, and Native American descent. Even Aboriginal Australians have heard the diagnosis, “You have skin cancer.” (more...)

Sun Exposure and Vitamin D: What Dermatologists Tell Their Patients Conflicting news reports about the best way to get vitamin D can be confusing. The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) wants you to know that our message has not changed. Dermatologists continue to tell their patients to protect their skin from the sun, skip the indoor tanning, and obtain vitamin D safely through diet. To confirm this position, the president of the Academy issued this statement in March:

“Vitamin D is essential for optimal health, and appropriate amounts of vitamin D can be obtained through a healthy diet which includes naturally enriched vitamin D foods, fortified foods and beverages and/or vitamin supplements. Intentional exposure to UV radiation from the sun (natural) or tanning devices (artificial) is not a safe or effective way to obtain vitamin D.” (more...)

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