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People with light skin are at higher risk of skin cancer. How to reduce sun exposure

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By Caradee Yael Wright, South African Medical Research Council Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to the sun – specifically solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation or rays. These can damage the cells in the skin and cause them…

healthe
February 2, 2023

Skin Cancer: Advice? Sunscreen would be it

Skin Cancer: Advice? Sunscreen is it!

Health, News

As we prepare to observe skin cancer awareness from 1 December to 31 January 2023, and head into hotter summer days, it is important to remember the role that sunscreen plays in skin cancer prevention. Naniki Seboni, from Soweto,…

Faith
November 28, 2022

OP-ED: Government failing to address health needs of people with albinism

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The needs of people living with albinism are not taken seriously including by healthcare providers writes Innocentia Mgijima Konopi and Aldridge Munyoro this Albinism Awareness Day.

healthe
June 14, 2021

Skin conditions are a challenge, more so in summer

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Despite it being spring, it's already quite hot in some parts of the country. For those with skin conditions, heat is more dreaded than welcomed.

SandileMbili
November 6, 2019

The dark side of skin lightening

Our Health

Despite warnings on the dangers of using illegal skin lightening products, women continue to use these creams.

Cynthia Maseko
May 24, 2019

Pastor with albinism preaches bad science

Our Health

People living with albinism have sensitive skins and therefore need high factor sunblock to protect themselves when outside.

Zizo Zikali
January 30, 2019

“I thought only white people get skin cancer” – Melanoma patient

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Dieketseng Mofokeng of Qwaqwa in the Free State, like many people, has always associated skin cancer with fair-skinned people, believing that darker skin offered greater protection from the sun.