by The Bowman Institute | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States today, and it regularly impacts an estimated one in five Americans. Given the prevalence of skin cancer, it’s crucial to protect your skin with sunscreen and limit your exposure to the sun as it will...
by The Bowman Institute | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Skin cancer rates have been increasing rapidly over the past several decades. A study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that between 1970 and 2009, the rate of melanoma increased by 8-fold in young women and 4-fold in young men. Rising skin cancer rates in...
by The Bowman Institute | Jan 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that forms when melanocytes, which are the cells in the skin that contain pigment, grow uncontrollably. While melanoma is less common than other forms of skin cancer, it can spread to other areas of the body if it is not identified...
by The Bowman Institute | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that starts in the melanocytes. While melanoma isn’t as common as other skin cancer types, it has a higher tendency to spread. Defending yourself against melanoma is crucial to preserving the health of your skin throughout your life....
by The Bowman Institute | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
During the winter, people generally spend less time out in the sun and more time inside with family. But, that doesn’t mean the risk of skin cancer disappears during these months. There are still multiple risk factors for skin cancer that exist in winter. The most...
