The New Jersey Senate Committee on Education unanimously voted S. 1803 out of committee. The legislation ensures K-12 students can possess and apply sunscreen at school without a note from their physician. ASDSA Member, Deirdre Connolly, MD, testified in support of the legislation during the Committee’s hearing and the SUNucate Coalition sent a letter of … More SUNucate Advances in New Jersey

Yesterday, Pennsylvania became the 17th state to allow children to possess and apply sunscreen at school, an important step in preventing skin cancer. Governor Tom Wolf approved HB 1228, a piece of legislation based on ASDSA’s model bill known as SUNucate to remove barriers that prohibit students from bringing and applying over-the-counter sunscreen at school … More Pennsylvania Passes SUNucate, Allowing Sunscreen Use and Protective Clothing at School

Did you know that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers sunscreen a drug, much like ibuprofen, and many states don’t allow it in schools? That means kids can’t bring it to school without a doctor’s note and even then must see the school nurse in order to use it. It’s a shocking fact! In … More Legal Barriers to Sun Safety in Schools

The SUNucate Coalition is pleased to welcome the American Melanoma Foundation, Melanoma Research Alliance and Outrun the Sun to the partners working to lessen the impact of sun exposure at schools and youth camps. The SUNucate coalition advances model legislation that eliminates barriers to sun protection measures by allowing students to bring and apply sunscreen … More SUNucate Coalition is growing!

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation into law that bans children under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning facilities. Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, has been linked to indoor tanning. Each year, more than 400,000 cases of skin cancer, including both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, are linked to indoor tanning … More New York Bans Minors from Indoor Tanning

Yesterday, the FDA sent warning letters to companies marketing supplemental pills and capsules that purportedly provide protection from the sun. The FDA has not approved any oral medications that can achieve protection from ultraviolet rays and took the step of sending these warning letters to protect consumers from false and misleading claims. Sunscreen is the … More Be Warned: Sun Sunscreen Pills Don’t Work

Skin cancer is strongly linked to exposure to UV radiation.[1] In the United States, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and most cases are preventable.[2] Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer and is one of the most common types of cancer for young adults and teens.[3], [4] Skin cancer treatment … More 10 Reasons States Should Pass Laws to Protect Youth From UV Exposure

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., May 4, 2018 – On Thursday, Governor Mary Fallin approved SB 950, a bill based on ASDSA’s model legislation known as SUNucate, to eliminate barriers that prohibit students from possessing and using over-the-counter sunscreen in school. Unfortunately, sunscreen is often inaccessible at school due to broad reaching “medication bans” that include sunscreen … More Oklahoma Becomes Eleventh State to Pass SUNucate Model Legislation

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. In 2018, over 90,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed and over 9,300 individuals will die from melanoma. Fortunately, skin cancer is a highly treatable disease and early detection is key. In between seeing a dermatologist, keep an eye on any moles or new spots on … More ASDSA Reminds US to Protect Our Skin on Melanoma Monday

Governor Larry Hogan signed HB 427 into law on Tuesday, making Maryland the second state this year to ensure state policy allows students to possess and use sunscreen at school. The legislation is based on the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association’s (ASDSA) model legislation known as SUNucate to eliminate barriers that prohibit students from … More Over 850,000 Maryland students will be protected from sun exposure

The U.S. Surgeon General’s wife recently had surgery to remove a nodal recurrence of melanoma. Through the Surgeon General’s official Facebook account, he detailed his wife’s treatment and her history of tanning in her youth to raise awareness of melanoma and discuss its risk factors. As the Surgeon General laid out, melanoma is the most … More US Surgeon General raises melanoma awareness through family experience

The Indiana Academy of Dermatology (IAD), with a grant from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA), helped successfully pass legislation to ensure students are protected from the dangers of UV rays while at school. Governor Eric Holcomb signed the bill, making Indiana the first state in 2018 to help better protect children through … More Indiana Becomes First ‘SUNucated’ State in 2018

Sunscreen is a must to help prevent skin cancer, regardless of the time of year. Take some time to learn about sunscreen to make sure you’re protected. … More Get to know your sunscreen – three helpful tips!