Skin

Dark Skin vs. Light Skin in Black America Within the United States, racial profiling is not uncommon. While the situation may have improved over the past few decades, people of color are still viewed with the eye of an outsider, with the whites remain the dominant race. However, this sort of profiling does not just exist across races. Within the black community, a form of segregation occurs, with the lighter skinned blacks being considered genetically closer to the whites. On the other hand,…

Tried and true skin care products that make a difference Ever since I was twelve years old and I got my first pimple, I have been searching high and low for successful skin care products that won’t break my bank account. After twenty-one years of existence, I have learned that no such this is possible. However, I have tried more skin care products than I can name, most of them ending up in the garbage can. For those few products that do work, I will continue to use over and over until the day I…

exfoliation? It is a skin treatment offered in Spas where dead or old facial skin cells are sloughed off. Why? Dead skin cells that accumulate on the face makes the facial skin look old and dull. For those who are past their 40's exfoliation is necessary for that smooth and lovely glow. Older skin definitely needs to "rehydrate" and "rejuvenate". Exfoliation will not only give the skin a younger fresher look but will also encourage the growth of healthier skin. A person grows a new layer of skin…

cancer in the United States is skin cancer. In most individual cases of cancer, exact cause is unknown, although most causes are linked to increased genetic susceptibility, lifestyle factors including diet, damage caused by infectious diseases and many more. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer for both men and women. Many characteristics can influence the development of cancer. Overexposure to the sun and trips to the tanning bed put someone at the risk of skin cancer. Cancer…

Skin Cancer The abnormal growth of skin cells is what causes skin cancer. This is sometimes brought on by too much expose to the sun. There are three main types of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Reducing your exposure to sun can help in preventing skin cancer. Checking your skin regularly for any abnormalities is important to detecting skin cancer at the earliest stages. Skin cancer normally appears on areas of the body that get exposed to the…

Understanding Skin Conditions By Fred A Selby | Submitted On July 16, 2013 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook 1 Share this article on Twitter 1 Share this article on Google+ 1 Share this article on Linkedin 1 Share this article on StumbleUpon 1 Share this article on Delicious 1 Share this article on Digg 1 Share this article on Reddit 1 Share this article on Pinterest 1 Expert Author Fred A Selby Skin Conditions are not completely understood,…

Skin cancer is an increasing threat facing the world’s population, especially in the overlooked Hispanic population. One obtains skin cancer due to prolonged exposure to the sun and with an increasing Hispanic population, there is just another reason why this issue needs addressing. One way to accomplish this task is to increase education about the benefits of shade seeking, sunscreen use, and use of sun protective clothing to reduce skin cancer risks. There is a lack of shade seeking in…

Skin Cancer Skin cancer is caused by damage to DNA. DNA gets damaged by ultraviolet rays, the sun. Skin cancer forms when cells divide quickly and unevenly. Skin cancer risks get higher when you have exposure to ultraviolet rays. There are 3 types of cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma which is the most common type of skin cancer, it is the least harmful of the three. Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a more serious cancer than Basal Cell Carcinoma, this types of cancer can grow and spread all over the…

Skin cancer is a major skin disorder that heavily effects the human body from the integumentary system to the immune system. There are three main types of skin cancer that is caused by the abnormal growth of cells within the skin. There is the basal cell carcinoma that starts off in the basal cells, squamous cell carcinoma that forms in the epidermis, and the malignant melanoma which happens when the melanin has become cancerous. Many people around the world have been diagnosed with one of these…

morbidity and mortality. Malignant melanoma is the most lethal type of skin cancer. Its incidence has more than doubled in 30 years, increasing from 7 cases per 100,000 people to more than 18 cases per 100,000 people in 2003 (Lewis, Dirksen,…