Skin Cancer
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The article "Skin Cancer" talks about cancer, it has been created by Karen Lavender.
Skin cancer is aonther common type of cancer.
As the name suggests, skin cancer is a cancerous condition of skin.Types of skin cancerThere are three types of skin cancers: basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer and the dangerous malignant melanoma.
Since skin cancer is raelly closely associated to skin pigmentation, the fair skinned people are more at risk of developing skin cancer as compared to the dark skinned ones.The cause of skin cancerProlonged contact with direct sunlight is what causes skin cancer. The main culprit in the direct rays of sunlight is the UV radiation (i.E.
Ultra violet rays).
Thus most of the preventive action against skin cancer is concentrated on avoidance of UV rays.Protection against skin cancerProtection against skin cancer is probably easier than the protection against other types of skin cancer.
Still, a number of poeple ignore it and become target of this dreaded disease. Here is a list of things that can protect you from skin cancer:1. Clothing: Since skin cancer is caused by prolonged contact of UV rays with your skin, the more you cvoer your skin with clothing, the lesser is your risk of developing skin cancer. Full sleeved clothes, long skirts and trousers, super hats/caps, high necks etc are all helpful in preventing skin cancer.2. Sun screen lotion: There are a number of skin care products available in markets that offer effective protection against skin cancer. Sun screen lotions and creams that have a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 15 or more are much recommended for use.3. Avoid exposure to UV rays: This is the best protection against skin cancer.
If you can time your outdoor atcivity during those periods when the UV rays are less intense, you are automatically protected against UV rays.
Thus getting out either early in the mornings of later in the evenings is the best.4. Diet: Carotenoid fruits and vegetables are also known to help prveent skin cancer.Detection of skin cancerThe various techniques for protection against skin cancer can only reduce your risk of contacting skin cancer.
If you are really unlucky (or if you have not taken the protcetive measures against skin cancer), you might still get affected by skin cancer. In such a case, early dteection can make the difference between curability and non-curability. Timely consultation with a qualified doctor, regular check-ups and accurate diagnosis can prevent skin cancer from becoming really dangerous for you.Warren and Kaern have been involved in the internet for a number of years and run several websites.
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