Sunscreen

The most well-known and largest risk factor for developing melanoma is exposure to sunlight – this can be both from the sun and from the sunbed. The two types of UV radiation that are linked to the increased risk of melanoma are UVA – long wave rays – and UVB – short wave rays, which is mostly emitted from the sun rather than sunbeds. According to Martin Weinstock, a dermatologist from Brown University, ‘Melanoma is not one disease, it’s a collection of diseases’.…

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With more tanning salons in the state of Florida than McDonald's, CVS stores, or Bank of America branches, indoor tanning has become a serious problem everywhere (Tavernise A16). A tan is the skin’s response to UV light damage but still, many long for golden skin (“That Not So Healthy Glow”). Tanning is not an issue secluded to adults. Every year, 1.6 million American minors tan in tanning beds and of those who tan, more than half of them have tanned over ten times in that year (Tavernise A16).…

Should we ban Sunbeds??? Having a golden brown tan is considered “healthy” looking in today’s society but is that really the case. Many people across Britain recognise sunbeds as a quick and easy way of getting natural looking tan without spending hours outside in the sun. Do they realise that if they regularly use sunbeds before they age of 35 the will drastically increase their chances of getting Melanoma by nearly 60%? And do they know that when their gorgeous suntan fades the potentially…

Excessive exposure to the sun without sun protection can be life threatening and can increase the risk of skin cancer and premature aging. Skin cancer is one of the greatest causes of death in Australia and approximately 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer before the age of 70. The main cause of skin cancer is due to over exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Skin Cancers arise from the skin due to the development of abnormal cells and have the ability to…

INTRODUCTION The Sun is very magical yet dangerous. Sunburn can form on your body in a matter of hours depending on how sensitive your skin is. More and more individuals are getting sunburn and skin cancer due to their naive decisions of tanning in the sun and lack of sun protection. Our school should be awarded a grant to promote a sun safety program and construct a reasonable and durable shade structure. A healthy and well-being is what we want and this is an excellent way to do that. UV Rays…

The skin protects you from ultraviolet radiation because the melanocytes, cells in the epidermis, produce melanin which is a pigment that gives skin its color. Melanin is an absorbent of light and is able to dissipate most of the absorbed UV radiation. It is for this reason that people with more melanin, a darker skin color, have a lower rate of skin cancer than those who have less melanin. The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin and it serves to protect us from the harsh outside world. The…

Skin Cancer Unfortunately skin cancer has become more common over the past years. According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer in 2010, “Skin cancers account for as much as 50% of all cases of cancer.” Body image today plays a big part in the rise of skin cancer. The need to be tan caused an increase in self tanning which in turn causes more cases of skin cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency, in 2009, stated that more than 1million people were diagnosed with skin cancer. And It is…

Sydney Flattery Mr. Bennett Science 13 February 14 UV Rays Do you like to be in the Sun? Turns out that the sun isn’t very good for you. Scientists say that about 90 percent of skin cancers are caused from expose to UV rays from the Sun. It has its benefits, but the Sun can be very harmful to your skin. The most commonly known effect from the sun is sunburn. Sunburn is when your skin becomes very red. When you touch your sunburn it hurts and feels very hot. Your skin may even blister up. You…

Part 2 Skin Cancer Skin cancers are cells that become abnormal and multiply at a very fast rate that cannot be stopped by the immune system. Tumours are created when these cells are shoved into a sack which becomes a tumour. These tumors can be benign which means that a tumour is non cancerous or malignant which means that a tumour is cancerous. Skin cancer occurs when a skin cell or skin cells get damaged, this is usually from too much sun exposure. The three main types of skin cancer…