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5 On Your Side: Skin cancer prevention tips for people with dark skin

While skin cancer is less prevalent in people with darker skin, it poses a significant threat when undetected, often proving more fatal due to late diagnosis.

Debunking social media sunscreen myth

Dermatologists are warning patients of all ages not to heed the advice of some trending social media clips claiming sunscreen increases cancer risk.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Dermatologist debunks sunscreen social media myth

Dermatologists are warning patients of all ages not to heed the advice of some trending social media clips claiming sunscreen increases cancer risk.

Consumer Reports' top-tested sunscreens

Consumer Reports tests dozens of sunscreens every year to determine which ones provide the best protection against sunburn and skin cancer.

Revealing the best sunscreens for sun protection and affordability

Consumer Reports tests dozens of sunscreens every year to determine which ones provide the best protection against sunburn and skin cancer.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

How to Recognize the Most Common Form of Skin Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, but it can be easy to miss or mistake for another skin issue.

Dani Blum, New York Times

ECU doctor working on drug that has potential to cure skin cancer

A professor at ECU and her team has discovered a molecule that has the potential to cure skin cancer.

WECT

'We love her.' Fuquay-Varina Fire Department mourning death of firefighter

The Fuquay-Varina community is mourning the loss of a firefighter after Summer Williams lost her battle with cancer. Williams had served her community for the past nine years.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist

Fuquay-Varina firefighter passes away following battle with skin cancer

The Fuquay-Varina community is mourning the loss of a firefighter after Summer Williams lost her battle with cancer. Williams had served her community for the past nine years.

New survey shows need for skin cancer awareness among young adults

A new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology shows the need for skin cancer awareness among young adults. One-third of Americans failed a basic quiz about sun exposure.

Too much time in the sun? Here's how to treat a sunburn

Dealing with red, inflamed skin? Try these remedies and learn when to call your doctor.

UNC Health Talk

In summer sun, no such thing as a 'safe' base tan

The idea of gradually easing the skin into sun exposure has been around for decades. Many people see it as a good thing, but Consumer Reports warns: it may actually be more harmful than helpful.

'Base tan' no protection from burns, skin damage

The idea of gradually easing the skin into sun exposure has been around for decades. Many people see it as a good thing, but Consumer Reports warns: it may actually be more harmful than helpful.

Free skin cancer screenings available Saturday in Durham

Doctors will be on-site to offer free skin cancer screenings to everyone, regardless of if they carry insurance, on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Duke Health Center at Southpoint.

Why dermatology is good for your health, not just your looks

One of out of three Americans suffer from a skin disease, and skin cancer is the number one cancer diagnosed in adults in the United States

Lisa D'Aromando, freelance reporter

More men dying from skin cancer

Male deaths from melanoma have been higher than female deaths in 33 countries for the last three decades.

More men dying from skin cancer

Male deaths from melanoma have been higher than female deaths in 33 countries for the last three decades.

Sunscreen, protective clothing, shade all key to skin protection

The science is clear about what works best. Simply avoiding sun exposure during the middle of the day is the most effective way to prevent skin damage.

Allen Mask, M.D., WRAL Health Team physician

Polka Dot Mama: With foundation, Cary mom raises awareness about melanoma, deadliest form of skin cancer

After a long, cold winter, you might be ready to run outside and bask in the glow of the warm sun. But don't stay out there too long - without some protection, says Tracy Callahan, founder and CEO of the Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation, a local nonprofit.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Sunburn still a problem despite sunscreen benefits, new research shows

Most people have heard that using sunscreen and avoiding overexposure to the sun can help protect them from harmful rays, but a new study shows that many people still get burned.

Allen Mask, M.D., WRAL Health Team physician