Humankind's love affair with the sun wasn't duly noted until after World War II. The increasing income and extra time created a search for new things to do, one of which meant spending more time relaxing by the pool, however, too much of a good thing can eventually take its toll on your health.A recent dermatological study that appeared in the March issue of the Archives of Dermatology states that in 2006 nonmelanoma skin cancers have affected...more
Reasons why there is so much skin Cancer now days Struggling with skin cancer because you've been in the sun too much and are blaming the sun? Despite what we're told, that's not quite true even though we believe the sun is our enemy and is the reason why there is so much skin cancer today. We've had decades of campaigns urging us to avoid the sun, stay in the shade, use sunscreens and generally have as little to do with the sun as...more
Skin cancer is defined as any malignant growth that may occur on the skin. There are three major forms of skin cancers which include melanoma, basal cell cancer and squamos cell cancer. Because the tumours will usually develop on the epidermis or the outermost layer of the skin, identifying the cancerous growth is relatively easy. Skin cancer is very common and is the most apparent cancer in human populations. However it has a significantly lower incidence of death because of the probability that it will be caught in the early phases of the disease. Melanoma is the worst kind of skin cancer but is less common than the two other forms of this disease. In many instances of the disease, the cancer does not always spread immediately or at all. What causes Skin Cancer?There are quite a few known causes of skin cancer. The most widely accepted cause is over exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays or sunlight. The list below highlights some of the main causes:*Suffering from any deficiency of the immune system, that is having a disease that subjects you to lowered immune system function, will elevate the risk for developing skin cancer. This lowering in the ability of the immune system...more
Recent studies have shown that nonmelanoma skin cancers are on the rise. A study published in Archives of Dermatology claimed that the number of procedures performed for nonmelanoma cancers had increased almost 50% from 1992 to 2006. Based on these figures, experts now believe that we are in the midst of a cancerous epidemic. The types of skin...more
How To Prevent Skin Cancer Did you know that two blistering sunburns before the age of 18 can dramatically increase your risk of skin cancer later on in life? It is very important to keep tabs on all your moles in order to catch any melanomas early enough.Australia and South Africa are the two countries in the world with the highest...more
As the largest organ in your body, your skin plays a vital role in your overall health and well-being. It protects against invasive bacteria, regulates your body temperature and senses information from the stimulation of heat, cold, pressure, pain and touch. When we fail to take care of our skin, however, such as over exposure to the sun, the results can be detrimental. Research shows that over exposure to the sun's ultraviolet, or UV rays, damages DNA in the skin. Generally, our bodies can repair this damage before cancer develops, but it is when an individual cannot repair the damaged DNA that cancer can form. Most skin cancers can be classified into three different types - basal cell carcinoma, squalors cell carcinoma and melanoma. Basal and squalors cell are the most common types of skin cancer and are highly curable. However, melanoma, the third most common is the most dangerous with treatment being the most difficult. Minimizing Your RisksAccording to Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. In fact, statistics show that the number of skin...more
The 4 Main Types of the Melanoma Skin CancerIt appears as a thin superficial lesion with variegated color and well-circumscribed but irregular margins. This type of skin cancer evolves over time and can reach a diameter of 25 mm with possible nodular...more
Non Melanomatous Skin Cancer in Ireland By: Dr. Patrick Treacy About the Author Dr. Patrick Treacy won 'Professional Journalist of the Year' in 2003 for his award winning column 'The Cutting Edge' published weekly in the Irish...more
Most common type of cancer is skin cancer. Most of the time skin cancer irrupts in the epidermis; as a result a tumor is generally visible. Types of Skin CancerThere are three most common skin cancers widely known - basal cell carcinoma, melanoma,...more
Skin cancer is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. Healthy skin cells become unable to reproduce as they normally would to replace dead skin cells. This is how skin cancer is defined. A tumor on a skin cancer patient is a mass of dead skin cells...more
6) Get your butt out of bed early. Most golf tee times fall between 10am and 2pm. Coincidentally, that is the exact range where the sun is the most harmful. Not only can you save on your green fees but playing early or late in the day, you might save...more
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and while you would not think that you can get skin cancer on your feet, it is a possibility. Lathering up your feet is just as important as lathering up your legs, arms, and face.Checking your feet is a...more