How to protect against skin cancer?
Posted by ecostinger on 9th May 2016
Skin cancer is mainly caused by extreme exposure to ultraviolet (UV)
radiation, or even from indoor tanning. However, some people can
contract the condition without necessarily being exposed to sunlight.
Statistics from the American Cancer Society show that it’s the most
common form of tumor in United States. Though it usually develops in
areas that directly face the sun, it can still fo
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Types Of Skin Cancer
Posted by ecostinger on 14th Aug 2014
Spending long hours in the sun may lead to skin damage and worst case scenario, skin cancer. When outdoor always protect your skin with sun protection swimwear or clothing and sunscreen.
There are many types of skin cancer:
- Melanoma skin cancer that forms in skin cells that make pigment;
- Basal cell skin cancer that forms in small, round cells in the base of the outer layer of skin;
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Health Effects Of UV Radiation Exposure
Posted by ecostinger on 14th Aug 2014
Prolonged human exposure to solar UV radiation may result in acute and
chronic health effects on the skin, eye and immune system. Sunburn
(erythema) is the best-known acute effect of excessive UV radiation
exposure. Over the longer term, UV radiation leads to premature skin
aging. Another long-term effect is an inflammatory reaction of the eye.
In the most serious cases, skin cancer
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