Sheldon Kalnitsky - Tips for preventing skin cancer

Approximately 60,000 people in the UK contract skin cancer each and every year. It begins when process of cell division goes wrong in the skin and it starts to grow in a quick manner, out of control way. This then leads to the formation of a cancerous tumor which is regularly resembles a blemish on the skin. Whilst this type of cancer is one of the most familiar it is also very preventable.

1)    AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THE SUN: - Sunlight does have a many benefits. It prompts the body to make vitamin D and can also help you avoid seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the winter months. However, like all good things you can obtain too much. Prolonged exposure to sunlight exposes your body to ultraviolet (UV) light which eventually damages the DNA in your skin cells and leads to skin cancer.

2)    USE SUN CREAM:-   Sun cream contains ingredients that block these UV rays and end them from damaging your skin. Therefore, if you are out in the sun ensure you have sun cream with you. Ideally try and apply it to your skin 15 minutes before going out in the sun and ensure you re-apply it regularly.

3)    WEAR SENSIBLE CLOTHING: - Clothing can suggest you fantastic protection from the sunlight and the damaging UV rays. Whilst it is tempting to walk around wearing as little as possible when the sun is shining this puts you at an increased for skin cancer if you are out in the sun for a long period. Therefore, you require making sure you have some clothing with you that can cover your body and perhaps a hat to protect your face as well.

4)    DON'T USE SUNBEDS: - Sun beds use concentrated UV rays so even though a session on a sunbed is moderately short it is potentially more dangerous than staying out in the sun for a long time. If you really need a tan then do it naturally by sunbathing with regular breaks in the shade and regular doses of sun cream. Alternatively, try the increasingly available range of tanning products that are out there.

Skin cancer is a very serious, life threatening condition and you must discuss any concerns, treatments or lifestyle changes fully with your doctor.