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Post Summer Skin Care
Skin is the largest organ of the body. The condition of the skin has a profound effect on your overall well-being. A radiant complexion and healthy skin is a blessing, something to be tended with a regular regime.
Many skin care services and products are designed to aid in diminishing the signs of aging. Dermatologists are grateful to estheticians that are educating clients by providing them with up-to-date information on effective skin care treatments. Tretinoin, alpha hydroxy acids, topical vitamin C, moisturizers, and sunscreens are considered some of the most effective. With the depletion of the ozone and skin cancer on the rise, wearing sunscreens should be a way of life. To protect yourself, here are a few things you need to know. There are three main types of skin cancer: o
Basal cell carcinoma is usually a
small, shiny, flesh colored, or pearly-looking lump with enlarged blood
vessels. Growth is very slow and it rarely spreads. It generally surfaces on
the face near the eyes or nose. o
Squamous cell carcinoma appears as a
hard, scaly lump, or a persistent sore that grows and never heals. It can
occur anywhere on the body, but is usually found on the head (scalp, ears,
and lower lip) and the hands. Can be life-threatening if not treated early. o
Malignant melanoma can attack any
part of the body. It commonly occurs on the face, upper trunk, and the legs.
It can begin as a black or brown spot or bump on any skin surface and even
under the nails. It may also arise from an existing mole. This is the
deadliest form of skin cancer. Early detection translates to early treatment. Consider a head-to-toe examination by a dermatologist. A check to make sure all moles are normal and make certain there is no pre-cancerous damage or evidence of skin cancer. Skin Checklist
Any sore that persists longer than one month warrants medical attention. A quick checklist to watch for, A B C D E, warrants a trip to the physician. o
A= Asymmetric. One half of your
mole looks different in shape from the other half. o
B= Border. If the mole has
irregular, or poorly defined edges. o
C= Color. While dark
colors are most common, some suspect moles can also have shades of tan,
brown, even white, red or blue. Some may even bleed. o
D= Diameter. Beware if a mole
has grown, or is larger than one half inch in diameter, the size of a pencil
eraser. o
E= Elevation. Above skin
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Last updated on Wednesday, February 22, 2006