Protect yourself from summer’s UV rays. Use SPF 30+ from head to toe. Remember prevention is easier than treatment, and it can save your life. Here’s more information from the foot and ankle care team at Syracuse Podiatry
Category: skin cancer
Tips to Keep Your Feet Healthy for UV Safety Awareness Month
Summer is in full swing, and everyone is out enjoying the sun. Whether it’s hiking, hitting the beach, playing a game of baseball, or just catching some rays, this is an excellent time to highlight July as UV Safety Awareness Month. We all love to get some sun after being stuck indoors for so long, but […]
When it Comes to Skin Cancer Don’t Ignore Your Feet
World cancer day is held on February 4th of every year to raise awareness about cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. Many people are completely unaware that they can get cancer on their feet. However, several cancers may affect your feet. Types of skin cancer like squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, […]
Summer Sun Safety Month Tips To Keep Your Feet Healthy
August is the time of year people are getting outside to enjoy everything summer has to offer. Whether it’s hitting the beach, going to the pool, or just enjoying a pleasant outdoor stroll, now is the perfect time to take advantage of the sun. August is also Summer Sun Safety Month. It’s an excellent time […]
You Can Get Skin Cancer on Your Feet
Many people equate the chances of getting skin cancer with excessive sun exposure. Since your feet don’t usually get much sun, you might think that you don’t have to worry about getting skin cancer on your feet. However, this is a misconception. In fact, many advanced cases of skin cancer are found on the feet […]
Check Your Feet
With quarantine lifting in many areas and the lovely spring weather, people are heading outdoors for some much-needed relief and exercise. Keep in mind as you are taking in some sun, too much of it can cause cancers of the skin that can spread and be deadly if they are not caught early enough. […]
3 Types of Tumors That Can Grow on Your Feet
While many people believe that since their feet don’t get much sun that tumors are less likely to grow on them, they are mistaken. Skin spots and growths on your feet and ankles that look like other conditions (such as moles, warts, and fungal nail infections) could actually be cancer in disguise, so having regular […]
3 Types of Skin Cancer That Can Affect Your Feet
Skin cancer is often associated with sun or UV light exposure from tanning beds, but since our feet don’t normally get a lot of sun it is surprising to know that skin cancer does often affect the feet and since it can easily go unnoticed the results can be quite deadly. Early detection of skin […]
Causes & Signs of Skin Cancer on Your Feet
Skin cancer is often associated with excessive sun or other ultraviolet light exposure such as from tanning beds. But many people don’t realize that even though your feet don’t always get a lot of sun, skin cancer can show up on your feet and ankles from other causes so you need to be on the […]