Since May is National Skin Care Awareness Month, there is no better time than now to learn how to prevent and detect skin cancer. More than 7,000 Americans die from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer every year.
the best way to prevent melanoma and other forms of skin cancer is to protect your skin from sun exposure. Tanning and burning are the signs of skin damage. Never visit the solarium. People with fairer skin should be wary of most of his time in the sun, but everyone should take precautions when outdoors. You should wear sunscreen every day with sunglasses to protect your eyes. hat is also a good way to protect your face from sun exposure. Keep in mind that ultraviolet rays are still present even in cloudy weather. Another good way to prevent skin cancer is to eat a healthy diet. Vitamin E and vitamin D have been found to protect skin from sun damage. Green tea, turmeric and red grapes are also found to have antioxidant properties. It is important to protect skin from the inside out.
In addition to prevention, it is also important to know how to diagnose skin cancers at an early stage. If you see a mole that you think might be skin cancer, you can follow some basic guidelines to determine whether or not to seek treatment. First, look at the symmetry of the mole: normal mole is symmetrical, and an abnormal mole is asymmetrical. Next, look at the border of moles: normal moles have clean and clear boundaries, while an abnormal mole can be scalloped or notched. Then look at the color of moles: a mole has a normal consistent color (usually red), while an abnormal mole was inconsistent in color (sometimes black or brown). Finally, look at the diameter of the mole: The mole is normally less than 6 mm in size, but an abnormal mole is larger than 6mm
.These tips can help you prevent and detect skin cancer at an early stage, which can save your life.
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