How to Detect Skin Cancer
7 Things You Never Knew About Detecting Skin Cancer
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Skin cancer is certainly not the most thrilling beauty topic, but it's unquestionably one of the most important — no matter what time of year it is. Even if you haven't been on a beach in months, there are some areas of our skin that are exposed to theharmful UV radiationon a regular basis, which means that we're pretty muchat risk all the time.
While all of this sounds utterly depressing, the good news is that most skin cancers can be treated or removed if detected early. There are, however, certain types that are caused by factors other than UV exposure — such as genetics or environmental influences. It can also develop on parts of the body rarely exposed to the sun. If you thought you knew everything there is to know about skin cancer, hear what two derms, who are both well-versed on the topic, have to say — and more importantlyhow to protect yourself.
When it comes skin and sun safety, there's no such thing as knowing too much.
1Know When To Cover Up
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2Numbers Make All The Difference
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3Take Sunburn Seriously
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4Skin Cancer Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
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5Sunscreen Helps A Lot . . . Really.
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6Scan Thoroughly
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7Be Careful of Cuts
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