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(650) 722-2766Self-Aware of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is mostly caused from too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, although man-made UV sources like tanning beds and sun lamps can also lead to skin cancer. There is no such thing as safe UV rays. Prolonged exposure to them increases your risk for skin cancer. All skin types and colors can be negatively affected by the sun. According to the American Cancer Society, sunburns increase the risk of melanoma (and other skin cancer). This isn't the only indicator of sun damage, … [Read more...]
Aging Skin Health
Skin is the body's primary defense system. It serves as a protective barrier from the sun, harmful substances in the environment, bacteria, and other threats. Skin also regulates body temperature and is part of the sensory system. Our skin both protects us from external harm, and supports the life contained within. How it ages is impacted by the sun, the gravitational force of the earth, our environment, and our own habits. With normal aging, cells produce collagen and elastic at a slower … [Read more...]
Sun Protection
I realized something the other day about sun exposure and my skin: It is possible for it to be damaged by the sun even in the shade. I was painting a piece of furniture in the backyard and had positioned myself in the shade. I had my water bottle out, remembering to drink regularly. I was staying cool from a light breeze. I felt good, or so I thought. Later I jumped into the pool to cool down and noticed my shoulders felt dry and itchy. A closure look revealed that the skin was already dry and … [Read more...]
UV Safety Month
This month is UV Safety month, and rightly so. California summer temperatures may vary drastically depending on what region of the state you live in but if the sun is out, that sun is brightly beating down in all of its harmful ultraviolet (UV) glory. Too much UV exposure poses the risk of developing skin cancer. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70, says the skin cancer foundation. Those statistics equal more skin cancer diagnosis than all other cancers combined. Because … [Read more...]