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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Skin care and skin cancer prevention!

“Let the sun shine in…” Is not only a hit song from the musical “Hair,” it’s also what we all look forward to in May! But like all good things, too much can be bad. May is Melanoma Prevention Month and so here are some great tips (courtesy of the Skin Cancer Foundation) for you to enjoy the sun and stay healthy!

  • Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM when the sun is strongest. An extra rule of thumb is the "shadow rule." If your shadow is shorter than you are, the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation is stronger; if your shadow is longer, UV radiation is less intense;
  • Do not burn. A person's risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, doubles if he or she had had five or more sunburns at any point in life. Severe burns not only significantly increase your chances of developing skin cancer, but can make you ill. For severe burns, see your doctor;
  • Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths. UV radiation from tanning machines is known to cause cancer in humans. Indoor UV tanners are 74 percent more likely to develop melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, than those who have never tanned indoors. Tanning bed users are also 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma. The more time a person has spent tanning indoors, the higher the risk;
  • Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Clothing can be your most effective form of sun protection, so make the most of it with densely woven and bright- or dark-colored fabrics, which offer the best defense.
  • Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating. One six-ounce bottle of sunscreen should provide two full days of sun protection for prolonged outdoor activity; and
  • Examine your skin head-to-toe every month. While self-exams shouldn't replace the important annual skin exam performed by a physician, they offer the best chance of detecting the early warning signs of skin cancer. If you notice any change in an existing mole or discover a new one that looks suspicious, see a physician immediately. To find out more about how to perform self-examination and spot a skin cancer, visit www.SkinCancer.org/selfexamination.
Being outdoors and active is always great for the body and by utilizing these tips you will be on your way to a fun and healthy summer! Be sure to visit avecinia for a great selection of UV blocking SPF products such as Obagi NuDerm SPF 50 and our selection of Colorescience Pro Mineral Makeup and save 15% this month in honor of Melanoma Prevention Month. 



Sign up for our pre-Mother’s Day event on May 10th to learn even more about skin care and anti-aging and save on all of our great skin care and anti-aging products and services!

This blog was written by Dania Abdul-Resoul, an intern at avecinia wellness center.  Dania is a pre-physical therapy student at Cal State Fresno.
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