This Is the Most Common Melanoma in Dark Skin Tones. Why Don t We Hear About It More? Allure 2 hrs ago
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, a series on navigating the impact of melanoma through beauty and self-care.
When it comes to our physical well-being, we could all learn a thing or two from Santa Claus. As chaotic as things get, we should make sure we check
everything twice and being as thorough and meticulous as possible about tracking changes in our skin. (Not sure if it s changed? Check it again.) To say that skin cancer is no joke is an understatement, and most of us could likely do better when it comes to checking our skin for moles and melanomas, perhaps particularly Black people and other people of color. Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is one of the most common types of melanoma for people with darker skin and it s important that we check everywhere for it. When your doctor or dermatologist says to look all over, they mean it underarms, palms, bottoms of feet, and yes,
Skin Checks Save Lives. Here s What They Look For Allure 2 hrs ago
This story is part of
, a series on navigating the impact of melanoma through beauty and self-care.
You can t choose whether or not you are the one in five Americans who will develop skin cancer by age 70 (or if you are one of the 9,500 people who get diagnosed with skin cancer today, and tomorrow, and every day after). But you
can choose to love the skin you re in. That doesn t just mean wearing sunscreen and an exceptionally hydrating moisturizer it also means keeping a watchful eye on new or existing moles, performing skin checks on yourself for visible signs of melanoma, and staying diligent with derm appointments.
We asked five melanoma survivors to share the sun protection routines they developed after diagnosis. Spoiler alert: it's not just about wearing sunscreen.