Answers to Common Skin Cancer Questions
Premier Health providers answer frequently asked questions about skin cancer.
- Are people with dark skin tones less likely to get skin cancer?
- Are self-tanning skin products safe?
- Does sunscreen become ineffective as it ages?
- Does sunscreen use lead to Vitamin D deficiency?
- How does indoor tanning differ from being out in the sun?
- Is there a safe way to tan and still prevent skin cancer?
- What does indoor tanning do to the skin?
- Why is indoor tanning so dangerous?
Source: J. Scott Wilcher, MD, North Dayton Surgeons; Marcus Washington, MD, Premier Health Family Medicine; Brent Kirkland, MD, Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio; American Cancer Society; National Cancer Institute
For a cancer screening or to schedule an appointment with an dermatologist, call (866) 608-FIND(866) 608-FIND or complete the form below to receive a call from our scheduling department to make an appointment.
