Does Sun Exposure Cause Skin Cancer?
Posted on December 6, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | Leave a Comment
There are a lot of tales told about skin health. One of the most damaging is that sun exposure causes skin cancer. As you’ll see in a moment, this is simply not true.
Melanoma is the form of skin cancer the media likes to refer to when they want to scare the dickens out of the public about the dangers of sun exposure. There are a number of reports of the fact that melanoma has been steadily increasing over the last 20 years. Most dermatologists will say this increase is due to the fact that more people are getting far too… Continue reading
Read More..>>What is a Precancerous Mole?
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Moles that need immediate attention but are not treated immediately can possibly lead to precancerous moles over time. To most of us who are not aware of the medical conditions and cases, we often ask, “What is a precancerous mole?”
Precancerous moles are moles that are not yet classified as cancerous but may develop into being cancerous when not given medical attention at the early stage of skin condition. Precancerous lesion is actually a change in skin growth or appearance that is not cancerous. Moles that appear to have abnormal characteristics must be seen by a dermatologist to assure that the… Continue reading
Read More..>>Symptoms of a Cancerous Mole
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Many people have moles, some more than others. A person should be aware of what a mole looks like normally as well as what to watch for if they are cancerous. Moles are typically dark brown in color and usually flat or raised on the skin. Most times moles develop in the early years up to age twenty.
Many moles are not harmful, but in some cases, moles can be cancerous, like melanoma that usually develops from existing moles while other moles start from dark spots on skin. You might be unaware of the symptoms of a cancerous mole in your… Continue reading
Read More..>>Mole Cancer Signs
Posted on December 6, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | Leave a Comment
Moles are an eyesore than anything else and in most cases that is all they are, however there are times when a mole may not be just a vain issue as some moles have higher risks of skin cancer. Moles may in fact be a malignant melanoma if you see the mole is changing in its appearance. The best way to be sure that the mole is not cancerous is to have the mole looked at by a doctor or a dermatologist.
Often times, one of the three melanoma skin cancers is from a mole, and melanoma is lethal if not… Continue reading
Read More..>>Skin Cancer Prevention Made Easy
Posted on September 17, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | 2 Comments
It is important to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun. By protecting your skin, you can dramatically reduce the chance that you will suffer from skin cancer at some point in your life. Unfortunately, many people assume that protecting their skin is difficult or troublesome. In reality, practicing good skin cancer prevention techniques is rather easy and involves several simple steps.
SunscreenSunscreen is a very important tool in your efforts to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. All sunscreen is marked with a number such as 8, 15, or 30; this is known as… Continue reading
Read More..>>Preventing Skin Cancer
Posted on September 3, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | 1 Comment
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, but is also one of the most easily avoided. To prevent skin cancer, observe the following five rules:
1. Use SunscreenEven on cloudy days, sunscreen is a must for those who spend time outdoors, especially if you are outdoors between the peak hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. To most effectively prevent skin cancer, sunscreen should be used in both winter and summer months and even water-proof sunscreen should be reapplied often. Whether your skin is naturally light or naturally dark, sunscreen is an absolute necessity.
2. Avoid Tanning BedsIn… Continue reading
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