20 Years Since Melanoma Changed Everything

Today marks 20 years since we lost Darren to Melanoma. He was 32 years old. Our boys were 1, 3 and 6. It was three days after our entire country was whirling from the shock of the infamous Sept 11t...

UV Rays Affect Us Even When We Think We Are Safe

A majority of sun exposure can be attributed to day-to-day activities, such as walking to your car, taking out the trash, or routine housework. However, what most people don’t realize is that they ...

Why UPF Shirts Are Better Than Cotton T-Shirts

Learn all about the differences between t-shirts and UPF shirts when it comes to sun protection and why you should go with a UPF shirt every time on the UV Skinz's blog. 

Melanoma Under Your Fingernails

Your monthly skin cancer self-examination may not be thorough enough. That is, unless you are checking your fingernails and toenails.

My Story: Carole Butler

I come from a long line of beach lovers. Each summer my grandparents would rent a huge oceanfront house at the Jersey shore for the immediate family. Unless it was raining, my sister and I were on ...

ABCDE's of Skin Cancer

In the fight against melanoma, the self-examination is crucial. Learn about the ABCDE's of melanoma to keep your skin safe.

IMPACT Melanoma Launches Public Sunscreen Dispensers

Learn all about IMPACT Melanoma's new sunscreen dispensers, and how the organization is helping more people stay sun safe on the UV Skinz blog.

Happy Don’t Fry Day!

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated today, the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety and skin cancer awareness.

Keeping Your Fur-Baby Sun-Safe

Dogs can get sunburned. No joke. They can also get certain types of skin cancer, such as squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanomas.