Dr. Crutchfield on CNN’s medical show House Call with Dr. Sanjay Gupta discussing skin cancer, sun protection, and ethnic skin concerns

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BrianBrawdy.com – Survival Expert Brian Brawdy teaches some simple techniques and technologies on how to protect yourself this summer from the harmful UV rays of the sun, which could lead to skin cancer.

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Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a noninvasive infrared scanning system to help doctors look for deadly melanoma.

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Pre-cancerous lesions called actinic keratoses, crop up on millions of Americans every year. Let’s take a closer look at AKs. Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: http://www.healthguru.com/?YT

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Not only can the ultraviolet radiation from indoor tanning beds lead to wrinkles, it also increases the risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. On an average day, more than one million Americans tan in tanning salons. Research shows that nearly 70 percent of indoor tanners are female, primarily 16 to 29 years old.

The Academys public service advertisement (PSA) campaign aims to educate the public, especially young women, about the dangers of indoor tanning. The campaign contains print, television and radio advertisements, which all carry the same theme: Indoor Tanning is Out®. The radio PSA, a contemporary folk song with lyrics written by a 14-year-old girl and music composed and performed by a professional recording artist, warns about the dangers of indoor tanning.

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