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Skin Burns & Cancer

All other things being equal, men need more protein than women.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. There are three major types of skin cancer: basal cell, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. The vast majority of skin cancers are basal and squamous cell.


A lesion that won’t heal, bleeds easily and is traumatized easily could be cancer. Long-term sun exposure not only increases the risk of skin cancer but also leads to  wrinkles and sun spots. Environmental and genetic factors also play roles. People with fair skin, eyes and hair — the blue-eyed blondes and redheads — are particularly prone to burn easily. Because of their genetics, they are more susceptible to skin cancer than people with more natural pigment.

 Melanocyte Melanoma

Recommendations

Individuals should use broad-spectrum sunscreens with a protection factor of 15 or higher that have UVA and UVB block on the label. UVA and UVB are types of solar radiation that are the predominant causes of sunburn and skin damage. The UVA and UVB radiation is at the greatest intensity between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunscreens be reapplied periodically -- after coming out of the water or when sweating profusely. Individuals can help prevent skin cancer by using sunscreens, limiting exposure, and wearing hats and protective clothing. Most of the lifelong skin damage caused by the sun is done before age 18.