Head&Neck Cancer and #Melanoma surgeon and researcher @UMichOto @umichheadneck @umichmedicine | into running marathons,DIY home improvement,playing on the lake
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Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
Workplace safety doesn't stop at hard hats and safety glasses. For employees who spend their days outdoors, UV exposure is a workplace hazard too.
#SafeSkinAtWork helps employers make sun protection part of the job.
🔗 bit.ly/3AeemWp
#WorkplaceSafety #MelanomaMonday
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
Sometimes the best support comes from someone who truly understands. 💙
Billy's Buddies connects melanoma patients with survivors who can offer peer support, encouragement & perspective along the journey.
Learn more: bit.ly/3NyNEAw
#MelanomaSupport #IMPACTMelanoma
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
People of any age or race can develop melanoma, but certain factors can increase risk, including being born with a mole.
💡Discuss moles with your child's pediatrician or dermatologist.
Explore melanoma risk factors: bit.ly/4jKsSrN #IMPACTMelanoma #MelanomaMonday
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
#MelanomaMonday Fact:
Melanoma can develop under a fingernail or toenail.
Know your skin - including the places you might not normally think to check. If you notice something new, changing or unusual, talk with a healthcare provider.
#EarlyDetection #IMPACTMelanoma
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
#MelanomaMonday Fact:
1 in 7 American adults under 35 surveyed believe daily sunscreen is more harmful than direct sun exposure.
Misinformation has consequences. Choose broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30+ sunscreen and protect your skin.
Learn more: bit.ly/3UFKJGq
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
#MelanomaMonday Fact: Having more than 5 sunburns can double your chance of malignant melanoma.
Sunburn damage adds up. Protect your skin with SPF 30+, shade and protective clothing.
Learn more: bit.ly/4y36mCE
#IMPACTMelanoma
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
Small lessons today can make a big difference tomorrow. ☀️
The MRF’s SunAWARE™ gives children the tools they need to learn about UV exposure, skin health and sun protection through interactive, engaging activities designed specifically for young learners.
By supporting and sharing SunAWARE, you're helping create a future where melanoma prevention and healthy habits start early and last a lifetime.
Share this free resource with your school, PTA, or community today: buff.ly/QRr1Izh
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
#TanMaxxing may be trending, but there's nothing new or safe about it.
☀️ A sunburn is skin damage.
☀️ Tanning damages skin.
☀️ Tanning beds increase skin cancer risk.
☀️ There is NO "healthy tan."
Learn the facts: bit.ly/4y6Bf8H
#MelanomaMonday #IMPACTMelanoma
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to put sun safety on the syllabus.
Be Skin Smart helps college students understand UV risks and build healthier habits. Learn how to bring the program to your campus: bit.ly/4iYUWHv
#BeSkinSmart #IMPACTMelanoma
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
Just 20 minutes in a tanning bed exposes your skin to the equivalent of 1 to 3 hours at the beach without protection. Tanning beds can also emit 3 to 6 times the UV radiation of the sun.
There is no such thing as a "healthy tan." Learn more: bit.ly/4obdGr8
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
“Tan maxxing” is gaining traction on social media, encouraging people to pursue the deepest tan possible through tanning beds, peak-hour sun exposure and little sun protection.
The truth is there is no such thing as a “healthy tan.” Our blog explains: bit.ly/4y6Bf8H
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
The band takes the field 〽️ #GoBlue
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
Happy Labor Day! ☀️💙
As we soak up the last days of summer with family and friends, don’t forget to stay sun safe! Protect your skin by wearing SPF 30+ sunscreen and reapplying every two hours, seeking shade and choosing UPF sun-protective clothing, hats and sunglasses when spending time outdoors.
Enjoy the sunshine, but remember, sun protection is always in season!
Scott A. McLean, MD, PhD retweeted
Labor Day may be the unofficial end of summer, but sun safety doesn't have an end date. ☀️
This weekend, remember:
🧴 SPF 30+
🌳 Seek shade
👒 Wear a hat & protective clothing
💧 Reapply sunscreen after swimming or sweating
Stay #SunSafe365!
