Skin

Myths about the sun and your skin
It's not only fair-skinned South Africans who are at risk of skin cancer, and no, sunbeds and tanning lamps are not all that safe.

Facts about the sun and your skin
Did you know that the sun is responsible for 80% of premature skin ageing? Brush up on your facts here.

Parts of your body to watch
Melanoma can develop anywhere on the body, even the soles of your feet and parts of the body never exposed to the sun.

Don’t ignore ‘sun spots’
If you’ve noticed a small spot or rough patch on your skin that doesn’t seem to be clearing up, don’t just ignore it. It could be pre-cancerous.

Last call for free skin scan
This weekend is your last chance to get that dodgy mole checked out at a free beach clinic.

Get the best from sunscreens
Sunscreens work best if they’re used properly. Use these guidelines this summer.

Skin changes caused by UV
Suntan, sunburn and ageing - all ways in which the sun can affect your skin. But how does it all work? Get the lowdown here.

The danger signs of a lesion
Most cancer lesions are not associated with bleeding, scab formation or pain. So what are the danger signs?

Know your skin – cm x cm
The sun exposure you got as a child might only start affecting you now and may even cause skin cancer. The solution? Get up close and personal with your body's biggest organ.

Protect your child from winter sun
When the temperatures start to drop, it’s easy to forget that the winter sun is just as dangerous and harmful to skin. Here's how to protect your child during the next few months.

Let the sun in safely
Celebrities and sportspeople spend hours in the sun at glamorous shoots and gruelling games. But they also spend years in the spotlight where they have to look their best.