INFANT SUN PROTECTION: HOW PARENTS CAN KEEP THEIR BABY SAFE

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 How to protect your baby from the sun.

Newswise — SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (June 13, 2017) — Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and it only takes one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double a person’s chance of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, later in life. This is why it’s imperative, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, that parents do everything they can to protect their infants from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and teach their children healthy sun care habits – starting at an early age.

“Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer, including melanoma,” said board-certified pediatric dermatologist Sheila Fallon Friedlander, a professor of pediatrics and dermatology at the University of California San Diego. “To help ensure your baby’s safety, keep sun-safety items near the front door, in your car and in your diaper bag so that you always have them ready when you’re on-the-go.”

The Ultimate Guide To Sunscreen

The Ultimate Guide To Sunscreen

Some time ago I shared an article about skin cancer.  Here is the ultimate guide to sunscreen which should give all the necessary information on products and how to best protect yourself agains sunburn.................



 

So it might not officially be summer until next month, but it sure feels like it! One of the most important steps in any skincare routine, especially during the warmer months, is sunscreen!

Between avoiding an uncomfortable sunburn (ouch), protecting yourself against harmful UV rays, preventing sunspots, fighting against skin cancer and preventing wrinkles, sunscreen is absolutely crucial and I can’t stress that enough (you will still manage to get a tan with sunscreen on). Remember, sunscreen is important for EVERYONE, no matter age or gender.

So grab your boyfriend, your little cousin, your best friend, your parents, your siblings, basically anyone and slather some sunscreen on them. Whether they like the mist version, the standard block version, or the SPF 100, they’ll thank you in the long run, I promise.

To help you guys get as passionate about sunscreen and my team and I are (do you blame us for looking out for you?), I created a little guide for all your sunscreen needs. To shop and discover more about each product, just click on any and all of the products!

Are Yearly Body Exams an Answer to Rising Skin Cancer Rates?

Are Yearly Body Exams an Answer to Rising Skin Cancer Rates?

With the approach of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, we need to be concerned about the danger of Skin Cancer due to too much sun exposure.  A yearly Body Exam would be truly helpful to detect any signs of cancerous cells on the skin and in the blood. 



 
Newswise — As rates of skin cancer, or melanoma, rise for men and women in the United States, health experts are debating the effectiveness of annual total body examinations in helping to detect the disease in its earlier stages. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.

Routine full body exams for skin cancer are not usually part of the annual physical exams performed by primary care providers and non-dermatology specialists. Last year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel on preventive and primary care, concluded that there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine full body skin examinations for adult patients.  However, a group of dermatologists and oncologists published an article in the March issue of the journal Future Medicine asking the preventive task force to revise its stance on full body skin inspections. In the journal article, the authors disagreed with the task force’s findings and the physicians who authored the article stated that routine body screening of “high risk” individuals could help reduce skin cancer deaths.

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 Interesting findings about Melanoma.  Take great care when out in the sun.


Newswise — ORLANDO, Fla. (March 3, 2017) — On average, one person dies of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, every hour. Because this disease can affect anyone, everyone should take steps to reduce their risk and catch melanoma in its earliest stages, when it’s most treatable.

New research presented at the American Academy of Dermatology’s 2017 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla., emphasizes the importance of skin cancer prevention and detection. Researchers examined data collected from 118,085 individuals who received a free skin cancer screening through the AAD’s SPOTme^® program in 2009 and 2010, and approximately one-third of those surveyed indicated that they had recently observed a change in the size, shape or color of a mole — one of the major warning signs of melanoma.

Sun Damage To Your Skin

 For those living in a warm climate and those who are jetting of for some Winter sun, this study gives information and highlights the importance of sunscreens.  It is always best to take precautions.

Shining a Light on the Damage That Daily Sun Exposure Can Cause: U-M Study Highlights Need for Better Sunscreens,

To your good health,

Adele Bantle,
International Style Coach