Hugh is "Fresh" and Fans Are Loving It!
- Skin cancer survivor and Tony-winning Hugh Jackman shares on social his new clean-cut, all-black look.
- Jackman, 53, first developed skin cancer in 2013 and has battled the disease six times.
- You can minimize your skin cancer risk by wearing daily sunscreen and avoiding the sun during peak hours.
Captioning the photo simply with “Fresh.”, the star appears dapper, rested, and glowing, dressed in all black and keeping his hands in his pockets. We love to see people like Jackman thriving after beating cancer.
Read MoreView this post on InstagramFans were loving this picture of the Syndey native. One Instagram user, Benny Believe, praises Jackman, writing, “Dear Mr. Jackman, …you probably hear this every day but I just wanted to thank you for being the person you are! You have always been a big inspiration and motivation to me since my childhood and you have entertained me on countless days!”
Another says, “You look outstanding as always Hugh. I still can’t believe you’re 53. you have 10 years on me and I pray I look and act as young as you do.” Another Jackman fan writes, “Pure perfection , as always !! looking sharp , Hugh ! ” We love to see how the actor regularly inspires those around him. And it’s easy to see why!
Hugh Jackman's Skin Cancer Battle
The Tony nominee and star of The Music Man is a seasoned skin cancer fighter and survivor. He was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2013, and he's battled the disease six times. As a result, Jackman is extra conscientious about protecting his skin. He is outspoken about cancer prevention, encouraging others to wear sunscreen daily and check their skin. The actor was previously diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, or "BCC." This is the most commonly diagnosed skin cancer in the U.S.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), 5.4 million basal and squamous cell skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the U.S. Jackman's most recent battle with basal cell carcinoma was in 2017.
Protect your skin by wearing sunscreen daily, avoiding tanning beds, and staying out of the sunlight during peak hours. When it comes to sunscreen, Dr. Snehal Amin, a dermatologist in Manhattan, says in a previous interview, "My recommendation is really focused on the ingredients rather than the brands."
He continues, "If you like how the brand feels on your skin, if you like the purpose of the brand for instance sport vs. daily use or daytime use vs. short burst of activity use I think those are more important factors than actual brands."
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Protecting Your Skin from Cancer
As Jackman urges his fans to do protecting your skin by wearing sunscreen and getting skin checks is so important. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the U.S., and you can protect yourself and lower your skin cancer risk by taking prevention steps.
In an earlier interview, dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman outlines five easy ways to protect your skin, and lower your skin cancer risk. She tells us:
- Avoid sun during peak hours. This means from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It doesn't mean you should never go outside during the middle of the day, but make sure you're protected when you do venture outdoors.
- Cover your skin and eyes. A wide brim hat and sun glasses will protect your face, the top of your head, your ears, and the delicate skin around your eyes.
- Wear an SPF of 30 or higher. Plenty of facial moisturizers have SPF built into them. Reapply often.
- Get an annual skin check. You can check your own skin for anything that looks out of the ordinary, but you should still get a yearly check to make sure you didn't miss anything. If you do happen to notice anything out of the ordinary in between checks, schedule an appointment to talk to your doctor about it ASAP it is always worth it to make sure.
- Avoid tanning beds. "There's absolutely no benefit to going to a tanning bed," Dr. Engelman says.
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