Sunscreen

causing as much as 90% of all melanoma diagnosis (Saraiya et al. 423). Highly accessible, simple and effective measures recommended to limit exposure include avoiding the sun during peak hours, wearing protective clothing and using appropriate sunscreen (Saraiya et…

Kay, It would appear that most people are aware of melanoma than any other types of skin cancer. Which is great, in the sense that it is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. I noticed that when I researched all of the types of skin cancer on The Skin Cancer Foundation website, that prevention is the same for each type of skin cancer. They should just state, "Stay out of the Sun!" to get their point across as to how damaging the UV rays from the sunlight are to our skin. However, tanning beds…

compounds are now common ingredients in sunscreens, shampoos, and makeup. In regards to inorganic materials enhanced longevity, increased product performance, preservative applications, and decreased health risks are possible attributes. Inorganic materials have so far been very advantageous in cosmetic and personal care formulation and have been used in various applications. One of the biggest successes could arguably be the use of ZnO and TiO2 in sunscreens. Despite successes researchers…

The skin is the largest vital organ in the human body and it goes through a lot during our lifetime. Whether it be laying in the sand enjoying the warmth of the sun on our skin or getting a tan at the nearest tanning booth, we are actually damaging our skin. Whenever skin is exposed to the sun or any other type of UV radiation, there is an increased risk of developing skin cancer. Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells, and is surprisingly very common in the world today. According to…

Sunscreens are products which help protect the skin by preventing the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching it. There are two types of ultraviolet radiation UVA and UBA that can damage the skin and can contribute to skin cancer. Different sunscreens vary in their range to protect against UVA and UVB. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is part of the electromagnetic (light) is received by the sun and passed down to the earth. It consists of wavelengths shorter than visible light therefore making…

Year round skin protection In many parts of the country, the sun pays attention to the changing seasons and takes a break for a few weeks or even months, but not so much in Florida. In the Sunshine State, clear skies and the brightly shining sun are a year-round blessing and a year-round hazard. Florida dermatologists are doing a booming business slicing cancerous lesions of the faces of middle-aged Floridians. Like so many things in adult life, skin protection is another area where prevention…

Chapter 3 of the “Sunlight, Vitamin D, and Skin Cancer” book specifically looks at “vitamin D status and cancer incidence and mortality.” The main point of the chapter is that it isn’t known every well that sun exposure could be beneficial against several types of internal cancer because of vitamin D. The points within the topic are ecological studied of sun exposure, vitamin D and cancer risk, vitamin D intake, solar radiation, and implications for the future. Overall, this chapter in Sunlight,…

Skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States, is defined as the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells following unrepairable DNA damage to the skin. This DNA damage leads to cellular mutation and causes skin cells to multiply quickly, thus forming tumors and abnormal growths. There are several causes of skin cancer, including sunburn and ultraviolet light exposure throughout life with environmental and hereditary elements. Ultraviolet light, a type of electromagnetic…

expose themselves with Sun rays. Additionally, ways to prevent over exposure of the Sun is to rationalize ones time of being outside. Such as go outside for an hour at the most. But put on some sunscreen prior to walking out the door. Then reapply the sunscreen in between the times when one fills the sunscreen…

(Melanoma Institute of Australia, 2016). The most effective way to prevent melanoma is to practice sun safety at all times. This includes avoiding exposure to the sun during the times of the day when the UV ratings are highest, as well as using high SPF sunscreen, wearing clothing which covers the shoulders, neck, arms, face, legs and body, wearing broad rimmed hats which shade the face, neck and ears, wearing sunglasses that meet the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1067:2003 and an Eye…