May 2010 - Clarksville Family Magazine

Beauty
Long gone are the days
when it was cool to bake in
the sun all weekend covered
in baby oil, or to run to the
tanning bed for an accelerated
tan. Many conducted studies
have proven that too much
sun/UV ray exposure causes
premature aging and skin
cancer. Approximately one
out of every three new cancers
is diagnosed as skin cancer,
and will affect more than one
million Americans each year.
Skin Cancer Facts
The three main types of
skin cancer are basal cell
carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma, and melanoma.
Skin cancer is the overall most
common type of cancer and
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therefore it is very important to
make sure you are taking every
measure to protect yourself.
Basal cell carcinoma is the
most common type of cancer.
These cancer cells are found
in the deepest layer of the
epidermis and are mainly
found on areas of the body that
are overly exposed to the sun
including the face, neck, head,
shoulders, and back.
The second most common
form of skin cancer is
squamous cell carcinoma
with nearly 250,000 new
cases diagnosed each year.
Squamous cell carcinoma is
found in the upper layer of the
epidermis. Again, this cancer
can be found on any part of
the body but is most common
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on areas overly exposed to the
sun. Basal cell and squamous
cell carcinomas can be life
threatening if left untreated.
Melanoma is the third and
most serious form of skin
cancer. Approximately 60,000
Americans will be diagnosed
with melanoma each year.
This cancer is characterized
by the malignant growth of
melanocytes, which are the
cells that produce the skin
pigment (melanin). When
exposed to the sun, the
melanin in your skin darkens.
Many studies have found a
link between sunburns and
melanoma, but you are also
at risk if you have moles or if
you have a family history of
melanoma. Although a deadly