Minorities can’t escape skin cancer…
Did you know that minorities are also at great risk of getting skin cancer? Yes, my beautiful amigas; it’s absolutely true and now’s the time to get out your sunblock and rub it on.
There are various types of skin cancers, but according to the Melanoma Research Foundation melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, and it is one of the fastest growing cancers in the U.S. It can strike people of all ages, all races and both sexes. In fact, with a one in 50 lifetime risk of developing melanoma, more than 62,000 Americans were expected to be diagnosed with the disease in 2008, resulting in an estimated 8,400 deaths. Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25- to 29-years-old and the second most common cancer in adolescents and young adults 15- to 29-years-old.
Unfortunately, I learned to protect my skin after I got it. At only 24 years old, I experienced melanoma- luckily, I caught in time and I’m happy to say that I’m an advocate for sun safety.
So, how can you protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays? Very simple, wear sunblock all the time (it will also keep you away the wrinkles)!!!
There are many things in life you can’t avoid; however, skin cancers are one of the ones you can protect yourself and your loved ones from.
Some of my favorite sunblocks are:
1. Aveeno Continuous Sunblock SPF 45
2. Coopertone Pure Babies SPF 50 (great for sensitive skin)
3. Shiseido Face and Body Sunblock SPF 55 (pricey but strong)
What is your favorite sunblock? How do you plan to protect you and your family from the sun this summer?
Remember, simply because our skin is darker doesn’t mean the sun can’t burn it.
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This was a great article. I am honestly watching a spot I found on my leg. I know it wasn’t there before but I have birth marks and beauty marks all over. I check them periodically to make sure they haven’t gotten bigger or bumpier. As soon as I see a change I will definitely call my dermotologist. We really need to be conscious of what is going on with our bodies.
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For more information on different skin conditions that affect ethnic skin, see this video: http://www.womensderm.org/ethnicskin/video/index.html
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This was a wonderful post and I am glad that you caught yours in time. I actually have an aunt who battled skin cancer. She found out about it in her mid twenties also. She was treated and the cancer went into remission before traveling throughout her body. She finally passed away from breast cancer in her young 40s.
I know I haven’t been as vigilant as I should with myself but plan to start. I am, however, very careful with my sons. They always wear a 60 or higher.
Thanks for the reminder and the sunblock suggestions!
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