Posted by Taryn Zimmerman on Thu, Jul 23, 2009 @ 03:18 PM
Tags: summer, sunscreen, UVA, UVB, skin cancer, prevention, treatment, skin tips, SPF, mole, spot, dry skin, growth
Skin Cancer is the most common cancers among them all. It affects over one million people a year.
For early detection, look for these things:
-A mole/spot that can be shiny, has no pigment or dark pigment, and has a smooth surface (look for color changes in moles)
-a firm red mole/spot
-a sore area on the skin than is either bleeding or crusty and causes the area not to heal
-a new growth (mole) that is changing in size/irregular in shape
-a scaly/dry patch of skin
A annual skin check-up is recommended as well as oil-free sunscreen to help prevent the chance of skin cancer.
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Posted by Taryn Zimmerman on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 @ 02:01 PM
With Summer approaching, and the warm weather at a high, sunscreen is a must. Sunscreen has its advantages, and no matter what skin type you have, you should use it! Not only does sunscreen have its health advantages.... but it has anti-aging benefits as well. Sunscreen blocks out UVA and UVB radiation. UVA and UVB radiation can cause sunburns, wrinkles, and lines. Sunscreen, if used on a daily basis, is your greatest weapon in your personal battle against wrinkles. It should even be used on those cloudy days! Sunscreen also plays a part in helping prevent skin cancer. One sunburn is all it takes to damage your skin and increase your chance of getting skin cancer. So be smart and wear your SPF daily!
