Comments on: Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer

By: nike_intercom

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By: Dexter Kanuto

Dexter Kanuto — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:30:05 +0000

*SLIP, SLOP, SLAP* ~ wear sunscreen with SPF 30+ to 90 for max protection, wear sun protective clothing over, and then add sunnies (aussie for sunglasses).,.,.,.

By: Dexter Kanuto

Dexter Kanuto — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:23:16 +0000

Kids only wear sunscreen when their parents applied it to them or when parents told them off to put sunscreen. Obviously, kids do apply it to their skin when they have outdoor activities.

The only thing to know about sunscreen is the SPF number or “Sun Protection Factor”.

Check this site to find out more about SPF: http://www.bccdc.org/downloads...../RIN15.pdf

I mostly prefer the sunscreen with the SPF number of 30+ to 90+. This is is because it gives maximum protection for both UVA and UVB rays.

Then use SUN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.....e_clothing

and then the sunglasses against blindness, glare and burns.

Keep in mind to do SLIP, SLOP, SLAP ~ meaning, put on sunscreen, protective clothing and headgear and sunglasses. Enjoy the sun.

By: David

David — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:58:28 +0000

The kids wouldn’t even understand that sentence though kids tend to wear sunscreen anyways.

By: beni

beni — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:30:19 +0000

I wonder how a kid would respond if you tell them “One blistering burn during childhood doubles melanoma risk.” would they care? Or simply go nuts?

By: Lenka

Lenka — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:00:01 +0000

he he he AllaN… but sexy sunglasses dont do sexy girl…

By: AllaN

AllaN — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 01:43:07 +0000

I agree. Sunscreen is a very important part of everyone’s lives. And you should use it as often as you brush your teeth! or even more! During 10am and 4pm, im still in school, so I dont have to worry much. And for girls, START wearing those SEXY BIG SUNGLASSES!!! so dish out some money to save your beautiful skin!

By: drBC

drBC — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:42:06 +0000

Reducing risk of melanoma is important, but even if you avoid tanning many people are at high risk. The key is to discover suspicious skin lesions at an early stage while they are nearly 100% curable. Check moles for A)symmetry, for irregular B)orders, for multiple C)olors, for a D)iameter larger than a pencil eraser and for E)volution which is an enlarging or new mole. These are the ABCDE’s for self-screening.

It is important to keep checking for new or changing moles, particularly if you are at risk. Those that have had a melanoma removed may be cured but they are at high risk for recurrence of new melanomas. If you have a lot of moles it is very hard (impossible really) to be able to tell if new or changing ones are present though.

DermAlert is an image comparison software program developed through funding from the National Cancer Institute that is inexpensive and lets you use your digital camera in the privacy of your own home to find changing moles over time. Then you can point out the changes to your dermatologist. You can see details and demo at http://www.dermalert.com

By: yume

yume — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:49:01 +0000

Thanks for the advice. It’s great to see a M.D. on kineda commenting! I’ll have to look for Anthelios SX. Never seen that before.