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October is Eczema Awareness month💡💫Eczema is also known as Atopic Dermatitis, and it is the most common form of skin inflammation. The National Eczema Association (NEA) is a great resource for those with eczema to learn more about this condition. There are many triggers for eczema, including perfume, harsh soaps, and even fragrances laundry detergent. If you can think of any other general tips for managing eczema, comment here 💜
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/types/atopic-dermatitis

Join us on TOMORROW June 29th for the Learn2Derm Skin Health Fair! Our EBoard will be there to share expert skincare tips, host engaging games, and give away sun safety essentials 🌈☀️✨Don’t miss out on the chance to learn more about our mission and connect with us! See you there!

🌈☀️✨Don’t miss out on the chance to learn more about our mission, and connect with us! See you there, June 29, 2024 2-5pm ! We will be there to share expert skincare tips, host engaging games, and give away sun safety essentials!

Join us on June 29th for the Learn2Derm Skin Health Fair! THIS Saturday ✨💙🎉

New logo 💜 Same mission!

Together, we raise awareness for Scleroderma! 💙

Today is World Vitiligo Day !! Embracing Our Unique Colors: Celebrating Vitiligo Awareness Month and the Beauty of Diversity 🌈

June isn’t over yet! Let’s shine a light on dermatological conditions affecting people globally. Stay informed and empowered—follow ! 🌟 💜

SAVE THE DATE!!⛱️😎Learn2Derm is thrilled to announce that our upcoming Learn2Derm event is scheduled for JUNE 29th from 2-5pm. Mark your calendars for a day packed with free skin care education, products, and fun! Don’t forget to share this flyer and invite everyone you know! See you there! 🤎🧴✨Learn2Derm

Big thanks to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) for showcasing Learn2Derm in their August Newsletter! 🌟 Grateful for this partnership and excited for more collaboration as we gear up for our next event!

Thank you so much for all of your support National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention!!! We had so much fun collaborating with all our wonderful partners!! Today is & I hope this serves as a reminder that everyone should do their best to protect their skin (and eyes) from the sun because damage from UV exposure is cumulative and skin cancer is preventable!

is the perfect reason to recognize all month long! Today's tip:

💡 One way to 'be smart around the sun' is to check the UV index before heading out and protect your skin accordingly. Sunscreen, protective clothing, and shade can all reduce your risk of skin cancer.

More prevention tips: https://bit.ly/2ZtmmwW

Only THREE weeks until Don't Fry Day! May 26, 2023.

The National Council’s Don’t Fry Day committee has created a wonderful toolkit for this year’s campaign. We encourage you to use the images, infographics, and messaging during Melanoma Awareness Month. We welcome organizations, advocates, influencers, practitioners, educators, families, individuals–anyone who would like to spread awareness in their communities. No matter how big or small your audience, you have the ability to encourage sun safe behavior and save lives!

Our toolkit:
https://skincancerprevention.org/get-involved/dont-fry-day/

🖤 Check out our Instagram stickers and our Canva templates designed to feature your own photos!

Thank you for sharing National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention

Congratulations to Learn2Derm on their FOURTH Skin Health Fair event! Like last year, Learn2Derm will host the The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Destination Healthy Skin RV, offering free skin checks by board-certified dermatologists.

Learn2Derm will provide education on skin conditions, including acne, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, eczema, alopecia, seborrheic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis. The event will be fun and engaging for all age groups, offering various stations and skin-health oriented activities. There will be plenty of free sunscreen samples and skin care products plus prizes!

This year, Learn2Derm will also feature Viva Vita's Virtual Reality station, which consists of beautiful virtual tours designed to engage and relax users, families, seniors and the communities that care for them. Through virtual reality, Viva Vita aims to improve mental wellness and quality of life for seniors.

When: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Where: Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church (PABC)

Thank you to our member organizations for your generous contributions of resources, literature, educational arts & crafts materials, and prizes: IMPACT Melanoma, American Academy of Dermatology, Melanoma Research Foundation, The Skin Cancer Foundation, AIM at Melanoma, and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association.

The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences


DC Ward 8 Wellness Initiative
Councilman Trayon White
Vincent C. Gray
Martha's Table
Dermatology Interest Group Association

Thank you for sharing National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention! We are extremely grateful for all of our partners who make events like these possible :)

Congratulations to Learn2Derm on their FOURTH Skin Health Fair event! Like last year, Learn2Derm will host the The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Destination Healthy Skin RV, offering free skin checks by board-certified dermatologists.

Learn2Derm will provide education on skin conditions, including acne, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, eczema, alopecia, seborrheic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis. The event will be fun and engaging for all age groups, offering various stations and skin-health oriented activities. There will be plenty of free sunscreen samples and skin care products plus prizes!

This year, Learn2Derm will also feature Viva Vita's Virtual Reality station, which consists of beautiful virtual tours designed to engage and relax users, families, seniors and the communities that care for them. Through virtual reality, Viva Vita aims to improve mental wellness and quality of life for seniors.

When: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Where: Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church (PABC)

Thank you to our member organizations for your generous contributions of resources, literature, educational arts & crafts materials, and prizes: IMPACT Melanoma, American Academy of Dermatology, Melanoma Research Foundation, The Skin Cancer Foundation, AIM at Melanoma, and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association.

The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences


DC Ward 8 Wellness Initiative
Councilman Trayon White
Vincent C. Gray
Martha's Table
Dermatology Interest Group Association

Learn2Derm hit the classrooms this year! We have loved teaching students about the skin and have enjoyed using crafts from the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program. Stay tuned for other exciting updates coming soon!!

One year ago today…. We are so excited for what else is to come!

Learn2Derm partnered with foundation to bring education and resources to patients with skin of color and to those who would like to learn more about hair loss! Keep your hairstyles loose for a happy scalp 😊 if you have any concerns for hair loss, see a dermatologist!



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In light of last weekend’s Learn2Derm event and the fact that TODAY is Don’t Fry Day, we wanted to remind everyone to stay protected from the sun’s harmful rays this summer! Cancer of the skin is the most common type of all cancers BUT it’s preventable by taking small steps to sun safety🧴👒😎

Check this out!! Thank you, Skin Smart Campus, for sharing Dr. Friedman's teaching points during his feature on CNN.com!! We are looking forward to giving out even more skin tips on how to stay UV-protected this summer at our Learn2Derm event this Saturday at the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church from 2-5 pm!!

Everything you need to know to fight sunburns, premature aging and skin cancer this summer The warmer months mean more time outside and renewed concern about sun protection for many people. Dermatologists share what to look for when shopping for sunscreen, when to apply, and when to look toward other forms of protection.

Check out all of our AMAZING partners for our upcoming Learn2Derm event!!!🎉🥳

Who knew learning about skin could be fun?? Here are some pictures from our last event as a refresher! 🎉 Come to our next Learn2Derm event to see all of this (and even MORE) in action!! Stay tuned 📻😜

Mark your calendars!!! We will be having another Learn2Derm event on May 21, 2022!! More info to be released over the next couple of weeks, but feel free to visit our page “Learn2Derm” where you can find even more event details!