Posts Tagged ‘Skin Cancer’

Tanning Bed Lamps

Friday, August 7th, 2009
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Tanning bed lamps, as used in salon tanning beds, are a large part of the secret to the perfect suntan. You can have any depth of tan you desire with the wide choice of bulbs available for tanning beds. There are deep-tanning lamps, bronzing bulbs, face lamps and plenty of others besides. These high-tech bulbs utilize the best technology to tan you safely.

Furthermore, there are different sorts of lamps for every type of skin too. The sun bed industry produces different bulbs for from dark to light skin colours. On top of that, you can decide to have a soft tan, a golden tan, a bronze tan, or the darkest tan imaginable. You can even change the kind of bulb, as your tan progresses, so that you can have all kinds of quite stunning results.

A tanning bulb is like having the sun in a tube. In fact, it is even better! Modern tanning bed bulbs are made to the highest specifications and are very safe. The sunbed industry and the government have implemented strict rules to ensure your safety. So, if you follow the instructions supplied with the product carefully, you can feel confident that you will not be risking your health to look great.

The UV rays they emit are well within prescribed safety limits to make sure you stay healthy and tanned. Furthermore, there are plenty of choices open to you, ranging from UVB and UVA combinations to pure UVA. It is your choice! So, why not get a little extra tan?

Tanning bulbs are ultraviolet-emitting devices that act as the main element of the various sorts of tanning beds and booths. Tanning bed lamps have as their main purpose the enhancement of a cosmetic tan, although these bulbs also have a reputation for the successful treatment of eczema and psoriasis. The depth and colour of tanning depends on the spectrum of light produced by the tanning bulbs and the vast majority of tanning bulbs produce more ultraviolet light than the sun.

Practically all sunbed lamps use a unit called a ‘ballast’ to regulate their power consumption. The ballast stabilizes the flow of electrical energy inside the lamp and is required in order to ensure that the bulbs use only the exact amount of wattage that they require in order to function effectively.

There are different types of tanning bulbs on the market including reflector sunbed lamps and high output lamps. Most lamps fall into two main groups: high pressure and low pressure types. (Within the tanning industry, it is usual to refer to high pressure tanning lamps as bulbs and low pressure tanning bulbs as lamps). Both high and low pressure tanning bulbs require a lack of oxygen inside its housing.

High pressure tanning bulbs vary in length from three to five inches and operate with 250 to 2,000 watt ballasts, 400 watt high pressure tanning bulbs are the most popular. They are usually incorporated in the face tanning component of a sun bed. High pressure tanning bulbs are usually made of quartz glass and an extra specialized coating, which is essential to filter out the very harmful UVC ultraviolet rays.

These HP tanning bulbs, containing mercury or argon, create ultraviolet light in high concentration. Handling high pressure tanning bulbs requires a great deal of care, because even a tiny amount of oil from your hands can cause the bulb to fail prematurely. High pressure tanning bulbs should be replaced after about 1,000 hours even though they will shine for up to ten times longer.

Low pressure tanning lamps are very similar to fluorescent tubes, but the glass that makes up low pressure tanning bulbs naturally filters out UVC ultraviolet rays. Low pressure bulbs have a lifespan of six hundred to sixteen hundred hours of use.

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What Are The Skin Cancer Treatment Options?

Friday, July 10th, 2009
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The stage of cancer that you have will determine which of the many skin cancer treatments are available for you. Each person’s medical condition and their ability to withstand treatment will decide which procedure is best for them. With skin cancer, do not put off going to the doctor. By discovering it early and beginning treatment you will be extending your chance of surviving because these treatments have an extremely high success rate.

For basal cell carcinoma there are a few different types of treatment options that can be used. The first is the Mohs Micrographic Surgery, which is used to remove the cancer without harming the healthy tissue surrounding it. The cancer is removed in layers and examined after each layer is removed.

During the examination, if the doctor finds cancer cells he starts removing the thin layers continuously. Once the doctor finds that only normal tissue is left, he stops removal of further layers. Alternately, the doctor might use a normal incision to remove the skin cancer; however, in this case he might also remove some of the normal tissue along with it.

Skin cancer cells can be frozen and removed using cryosurgery. A laser can be used to direct a light that kills skin cancer cells. Another way to treat skin cancer is by the use of radiation therapy. an x-ray is used to reduce the cancerous tumor and kill it. There is a topical treatment for skin cancer. Chemotherapy contained in a lotion will destroy the skin cancer cells when it is rubbed on the area that is affected.

The skin cancer treatment options that are used will depend on the individual case that is being treated. If you are recently diagnosed with skin cancer you will want to discuss your treatment options with your doctor. Remember to ask questions about the side effects and the success rate of each option.

To make a decision about skin cancer treatment, you should have all the pertinent information available to make a wise choice. Treating it early will keep it from spreading to other parts of your body. If you wait until the later stages of skin cancer, your options for treatment will be much less than if you had started earlier.

If you conduct self examination of your skin once in a month, it is possible to detect any changes in your skin that may warrant medical attention. In order to treat skin cancer effectively and remove it from your life, it is essential for you to diagnose skin cancer early.

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Early Skin Cancer Detection Is Vital

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
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Each year, more skin cancers are diagnosed than any other form of cancer. Skin cancer is easy to detect if you examine your skin carefully on a regular basis. You should do everything you can to ensure that skin cancers do not form, in addition to detecting any skin cancers that do appear in your body.

Take the time to examine your own skin at least once every 30 days. Your doctor should also perform a skin examination during your regular physicals, and carefully diagnosing any irregularities that you notice. You can easily examine your own skin for signs of cancer, quickly and without any pain.

Conduct your self-examination in a room with good lighting and a full-length mirror. If you cannot see some of your skin during your examination, then use a hand-held mirror to see those tricky places. You should be familiar with any unique features of your skin during your first self-examination. If you notice that your skin has blemishes or discolorations, it is important to keep an eye on them to watch for change in growth or color for future exams. Check all over and see if there are any spots that you did not see before.

Start with your face and carefully work your way down the length of your body. You may need help for parts of your body that are hard to reach. Ask your spouse or trusted friend with help for your upper thighs and lower back. You can use a mirror to help you if you have no such assistance available.

When concerned about the possibility of skin cancer examine carefully the areas that are often exposed to the sun. Look for changes in the character of any abnormality such as the shape or size of a mole or discoloration. Medical drawings and photos are available to guide you in the different types of skin cancers.

Early detection is the key to successfully treating skin cancer. By making sure you are familiar with the regular appearance of your skin, you can take note of the appearance of any moles or other features of your skin. If you notice anything suspicious, show it to your doctor immediately. It might be harmless, but the only way to be certain is to have your doctor check it.

You will need to be more careful about your skin if it is very fair. Cover it at all times when you go outside, and wear sunscreen on any skin that is exposed. Deflect the sun’s harmful rays on your face with hats. Early skin cancer detection and a solid prevention regime will help you defend against skin cancer.

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It Makes Sense To Use A Moisturizer With Sunscreen Deosn’t It?

Monday, July 6th, 2009
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Most people know that one of the worst things you can do for your skin is to get sunburned. So should you using a moisturizer with sunscreen?

But surprisingly the answer is not quite what you’d expect.

There’s no doubt though that sunburn is really bad for your skin.

And if you want to make sure you’re going to have older looking skin with sagging and wrinkles, dryness and lines, just start getting sunburned at an early age, and do it regularly.

Not to mention the risk of skin cancer.

So doesn’t it make complete sense to use a moisturizer with an spf of 15 or even 30?

Well no, not necessarily, though that doesn’t mean it’s fine to get sunburned.

Why isnt it a good idea to use a moisturizer with an spf factor? Because there is evidence that the daily use of sunscreens can be dangerous to your health, and even some suggestion that daily use of an spf moisturizer could lead to cancer.

Now that isnt proven, however it is certainly suspected by many scientists. If you use a sunscreen occasionally, say 5 or 6 times a year when you go on the beach, the risk is very low. But if you use a moisturizer with sunscreen added you may well use it daily, and so the risk is way higher.

There’s primarily 2 different types of sunscreens, those that stay on the surface and those that soak in. Those that stay on the surface are those using zinc or titanium.

If the sunscreen soaks in then a portion of them will get into your bloodstream. Possibly dangerous. And most skincare products with spf factors use the type that soaks in because it looks and feels better.

And remember, any spf factor is produced by use of synthetic chemicals and you don’t really want synthetic chemicals in your blood.

And there’s more. If you block the sun to your face every day it’s possible that you could start to suffer from vitamin D deficiency. There are studies that show that anything up to 60% of Americans suffer from a deficiency of vitamin D. (Though not all caused by sunscreen use by any means).

So now you’re wondering what to do?

Use the best moisturizer in the world that doesn’t have a sunscreen. The manufacturer of the best skin care products actually doesn’t use any sunscreens in their skin care products for all the reasons I’ve just outlined.

And use a sunscreen with either zinc or titanium block only on days when you really think you are at risk of sunburn.And on most days you really wont need sunscreen anyway, so enjoy your extra supplies of vitamin D.

My website has more information on the best skin care products that don’t have any sunscreens.

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Are You Watching For The Symptoms Of Skin Cancer?

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
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Skin cancer is more easily treated than most other cancers. However, your chances improve if you find and monitor the cancer quickly. Skin cancer may metastasize and spread to other organs, greatly increasing your probability of dying, if it isn’t discovered and treated. So you need to learn as much as you can about skin cancer’s signs and potential effects.

The best thing you can do is monitor your skin closely and do a self-examination test monthly. By doing so, you can promptly notice if there are any visible changes in your skin at the early stages of skin cancer.

You should be on the lookout for irregularly shaped new growths on your skin. The surface may be uneven, and there may not be an obvious outline or border to the growth. Skin cancers come in many colors, including blue, red, white, black, brown, or any combination of these. If you have found any such growth that matches this description, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Take careful notice of any injury or cuts which do not heal properly. It can be one of the indications of skin cancer. There is a variety of skin cancers and you should be aware of how they appear in order to correctly inspect your skin for any indications. If you come across an unusual injury or development on your skin, ask your doctor to check it out.

The danger of skin cancer is the longer it goes untreated the better chance it has to spread to other parts of the body. As the cancer moves through the different stages the chances of survival drop dramatically. Skin cancer will travel to the other organs of the body and begin to spread precipitously. You should be aware of the symptoms and dangers of skin cancer so that you can be better prepared to look for it. You should know what the dangers are so that you are taking your skin cancer self examinations seriously.

It is not hard to treat most skin cancers. You can prevent skin cancer by limiting your exposure to direct sunlight. Excessive exposure to the sun is the major cause of cancers affecting the skin. You should wear sunblock with an SPF of 15 or higher whenever you are exposing any skin to direct sunlight.

Wear hats and clothing to minimize your exposure to the sun whenever you are out. Use these precautions in all seasons not just during the summer months. The sun can cause harm at any time of the year. Now that you know a few of the symptoms and dangers of skin cancer you are better armed than you were before.

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Radiation Therapy Is Still Used For Skin Cancer

Saturday, June 27th, 2009
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When radiation is used to treat skin cancer it is the use of x-rays to eliminate the skin cancer cells. It will usually take multiple visits for treatment before the skin cancer can be completely destroyed. It will take place over time. Skin cancer radiation treatment is generally used when skin cancer keeps coming back or is particularly resistant to treatment.

Skin cancer radiation treatment is not a first option for treatment. There are cases, however, where it is the only option that is available. Many times the condition of the patient or other mitigating circumstances will require the use of radiation treatment for skin cancer. The reasons that skin cancer radiation treatment might be used are many. It could be that the patient has other health considerations that prevent them from undergoing other forms of treatment.

The area where the skin cancer is either too large or in an area that is not conducive to treatment with surgery are other reasons that radiation treatment might be sought. It is always possible that a skin cancer has been treated but is reoccurring frequently.

This type of treatment has been shown to have some success for difficult skin cancers. In patients who were experiencing a fifty percent reoccurrence of their skin cancer the radiation treatment dropped that number to twenty five percent.

However, there are a number of threats that accompanies rays of radiation while treating skin cancer. Fresh skin cancer may develop in the part that encloses the affected area. To a great extent,It might be difficult to cure skin cancer once it reoccurs after nursing it because of the radiation. And damage might reoccur to the healthy skin in the same area.

There are also side effects to consider when you are thinking about skin cancer radiation treatment. You will experience fatigue, nausea, hair loss and redness in the area. Generally the side effects will disappear when the treatment is stopped.

If you are thinking about this type of treatment for your skin cancer, chances are your doctor has gone over these side effects and possible risks. You will need to consider your own situation very carefully to determine if this is the correct course of treatment for you. Skin cancer radiation treatment may not be your only option and you should make sure that your doctor has gone over every other possible solution.

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Learn All About Skin Cancer Detection

Monday, June 22nd, 2009
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Each year, more skin cancers are diagnosed than any other form of cancer. Skin cancer is easy to detect if you examine your skin carefully on a regular basis. You should do everything you can to ensure that skin cancers do not form, in addition to detecting any skin cancers that do appear in your body.

Take the time to examine your own skin at least once every 30 days. Your doctor should also perform a skin examination during your regular physicals, and carefully diagnosing any irregularities that you notice. You can easily examine your own skin for signs of cancer, quickly and without any pain.

Start by finding a well lit room with a full length mirror. If there are areas that you have a hard time seeing during your self exam you can use a hand held mirror. The first time you do your self exam you will be taking the time to get to know all of your skin?s anomalies. Careful examination will give you a base for checking for changes in those blemishes and discolorations on your skin in future self exams. For now check anything that you have not noticed before.

Begin with your face and work your way down methodically and systematically. You may need some help for those areas that are hard to see. If you have a spouse or very close friend they can check your lower back and top of the thigh area for you. If there is no one to help you can use a handheld mirror to see those areas.

You should examine areas more closely if they are regularly exposed to the sun. You want to know if moles and other discolored areas change in color or size. Detailed descriptions of many kinds of skin cancers are readily available.

You should know what skin cancers look like. You need to inform your doctor as soon as possible if you find something on your skin that looks different or suspicious. There may not be a problem, but you cannot know that for sure until a doctor checks you out. You can eliminate skin cancers more easily if you find them quickly.

If you are fair skinned you will have to be extra careful with your skin. Make sure that you keep it covered when you are in the sun and always wear sunscreen on your exposed areas. Make use of hats and keep the sun off of your face. Good prevention and skin cancer detection are your best weapons.

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Is There A Direct Relationship Between Skin Cancer And The Sun?

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
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Many people go to the beach when the sun is beating down on them, so that they can catch all the rays that they can for a glorious tan. But we now know that too much exposure to the sun can lead to serious skin damage.

Of course, we all know that we should be wearing sunscreen when we go outside at all times. How many people actually put sunscreen on in the morning in their daily routine. We typically only think of sunscreen when we are planning a day out of doors.We are warned on a continuous basis to keep our skin protected from the harmful rays and stay out of the sun when it is at its strongest. Younger people tend to not pay attention to these warnings about skin cancer and the sun.

No matter how young or old you are, you need to take good care of your skin. Excessive exposure to the sun will lead to damage eventually even if it doesn’t appear for many years. Therefore, you should prevent damage from the sun when you are young so that it won’t become an issue when you’re older. Many steps can be taken to limit or prevent sun damage.

We often only consider applying sunscreen when we expect to be outside for many hours. However, we don’t consider it when we spend shorter periods of time out of doors. Your skin is exposed to the sun’s rays every time you are outside, even if you’re simply walking to work in the morning or taking a breather outdoors during the afternoon.

The standard protection for sun exposure is to wear an SPF of at least 15 to every area that is exposed to the sun. You should also keep your exposure between the hours of ten AM and three PM to a minimum. This is when the sun is at its strongest. It isn’t just during the summer hours that you should watch your sun exposure. You can still become overexposed to sunlight in the fall and winter seasons. Make sure you are wearing a sunscreen all year round.

Keep your sunscreen reapplied throughout the day especially if you have been sweating or swimming. Reapply every two hours to be safe. Children need extra protection. Because you cannot apply sunscreen to children under six months of age, you should limit their exposure to the sun while they are unprotected.

Keep babies covered with clothing and hats to limit their exposure. The delicate skin of children and babies is very susceptible to damage and should be protected especially carefully. Babies are very vulnerable to skin cancer and the sun.

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What Are The The Early Stages Of Skin Cancer?

Thursday, June 11th, 2009
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People often feel devastated when they are told that they have been diagnosed with skin cancer. You may wonder what your next step needs to be, and you will likely be frightened. Fortunately, the chances of surviving skin cancer are excellent if the condition is detected in its earlier stages.

The best chance of keeping skin cancer under control is to be aware of your skin and notice any changes early enough to catch it before it progresses. Your odds of beating it greatly improve if you are proactive and catch it early.

During the initial phases of skin cancer you will learn if you have a non-melanoma or a melanoma skin cancer. The beginning stages for these two cancers carry a very good prognosis for survival. It is quite uncommon for a basal cell carcinoma to advance past the second stage so the prognosis is excellent if this is the form of skin cancer you’re dealing with.

If it is not stopped, melanoma skin cancer will advance rapidly past stage I and into stage II. That is why it is important to take immediate steps if you have a diagnosis of melanoma. If it is detected during stage I or II, melanoma has an almost 100% survival rate over five years. If detected at stage III, the survival rate decreases to sixty percent. This is quite a drop and makes it clear that early detection makes a big difference in success of treatment of melanoma skin cancer.

It’s absolutely imperative to inspect your skin on a regular basis at least once every month for signs of skin cancer. You should also see a physician regularly so that your skin can be examined as a part of your routine physical. If you detect anything suspicious on your skin you need to get it inspected by a doctor right away, especially if you have a discoloration or mole that seems to be changing shape and or color.

You should also check with your doctor if you have a wound that will not heal. Obtain the description of what a melanoma skin cancer looks like from your doctor so that you have a good idea of what you are looking for when you do your self exams. You must be able to identify possible skin cancer.

While skin cancer first appears, it averages about a pea-sized growth, it steadily grows larger and can spread to other organs or tissue throughout the body. At this point, removal and treatment becomes difficult and the risk of death increases.

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Learn The Warning Signs Of Skin Cancer

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
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In order to detect skin cancer before it gets out of control you must be aware of the warning signs. Pay attention to what is going on with your body and the changes that may be occurring to the discolorations and moles on your skin. You must be vigilant in the care of your health and your skin to catch the problem before it is out of hand. So learn the skin cancer warning signs and watch out for them.

If you find a growth on your skin that suddenly appears or changes in its size you should have it checked out by your doctor. This is especially true if it is translucent, tan, pearly, brown, black or has multiple colors. This could be one of the early signs of skin cancer and you should have it checked as quickly as possible so that you can get it treated and dealt with while it is still in the early stages.

If you notice signs of skin cancer immediately contact a physician in order to treat the condition in its earliest stages. During a self examination you should focus on areas of your skin such as moles that have been present for a long time. A warning sign of skin cancer is change in color or shape of moles and pigmentation. You should always consult a physician before self-diagnosing skin cancer.

Keep an eye on wounds or cuts that will not heal. This is one of the early warning signs of cancer that should be watched. You most likely notice if you have a cut on your skin that is just not healing. Have your doctor take a look and if they feel there is a reason they will test for skin cancer.

It is very important to understand the skin cancer warning signs so that you can monitor your own health. You are your own best defense in the fight against skin cancer. Not only must you monitor your skin you should also do everything you can to protect it. This includes wearing sunscreen every day and keeping your exposed skin covered.

You should cover as much skin as possible, and apply sunscreen to all exposed skin. Between 10 AM and 4 PM, when the sun is brightest, avoid sunlight when possible. Wear a wide-brimmed hat if you need to venture outside during this time.

To prevent skin cancer you should take the time to recognize the warning signs and wear sunblock. You should always be aware of any abnormal physical changes in your health to increase prevention of possible serious conditions.

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