Melanoma Awareness: Sun Safety and Skin Health
About this episode
This episode discusses melanoma awareness, sun safety, and the importance of early detection in skin health.
In this episode of More Than a Pretty Face, Dr. Azi and Lacie dive into sun safety, skin cancer awareness, sunscreen myths, and the importance of early detection. In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and with support from the Melanoma Research Foundation, this episode breaks down what you need to know about melanoma, SPF, tanning, and protecting your skin all summer long. Timeline of what was discussed: 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – Melanoma Awareness 03:30 – Beauty or Blemish 04:10 – Sun Myths 06:00 – Sunburn Damage 08:30 – UV & Skin Cells 10:00 – Skincare Break 11:00 – Tanning Truth 13:00 – UVA vs UVB 14:30 – Skin Cancer Types 16:30 – Skin Cancer in All Skin Tones 18:30 – Skin Checks 20:00 – Melanoma Research Foundation 21:30 – Sunscreen Types 23:00 – Tinted SPF 24:30 – Missed SPF Areas 26:00 – Lips, Scalp & Eyelids 27:30 – TikTok Sunscreen Myths 29:00 – Perineum Tanning 30:00 – Sunscreen Safety 31:30 – How Much SPF to Use 33:00 – Reapplication 35:00 – SPF Numbers 37:00 – Sensitive Skin SPF 39:00 – Family Sun Safety 41:00 – Final Sun Tips 43:00 – Outro ______________________________________________________________ Follow Melanoma Research Foundation on Instagram: @CureMelanoma The…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Azadeh Shirazi
Guest: Lacie
Topics covered
- melanoma awareness
- sun safety
- skin cancer
- sunscreen myths
- early detection
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