Of late, more and more people are becoming affected by skin cancer with the result that there are many millions of people suffering from this condition, and so it behooves to take a closer look at skin cancer causes. Probably, the most cited skin cancer cause is being exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time, and more especially to the dangerous ultraviolet radiation, and the risk becomes more when living in areas where there is intense sunlight. Also, with depletion to the ozone layer, the chances of being affected by skin cancer have increased since you are protected from ultra-violet rays only by the ozone layer.

Fair Or Dark Skin

Among the not so well known skin cancer causes is that people who are of fair skin and thus have less amount of melanin are more susceptible to developing skin cancer. However, there is no real known skin cancer causes though it is believed that squamous cell carcinoma as too basal cell carcinoma are thought to be related to sunlight’s accumulation during a person’s lifetime, and that people with fair complexion are more susceptible to developing such tumors than those with dark complexion.

There is almost unanimity in believing that among the major skin cancer causes is exposure to the sun since ultraviolet rays from the sun can damage the DNA that in turn will lead to the development of skin cancer, and that according to estimates, two thirds and more of all malignant melanomas and as much as ninety percent of non-melanoma skin cancers are attributed to high degree of exposure to the sun.

Furthermore, it is also believed that among the probable skin cancer causes are people having fair skin, red or blond hair, blue, hazel or green eyes, freckled faces, those whose skin tans poorly and burns easily, people with plenty of moles, and those who have a family history of skin cancer are more likely to develop skin cancer. In the same vein, if your skin is of dark color, you would be twenty times less at risk of developing skin cancer than is the case with Caucasians.

Another not so well known skin cancer cause is the sunbed that is closely linked to malignant melanoma, and according to studies on several sunbeds and cancer, the conclusion arrived at was that young people who were less than thirty-five years of age who were using sunbeds were at seventy-five percent greater risk of skin cancer.

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In our continuing efforts to maintain youthful skin, we cannot neglect what may be the one true beauty secret. Effective protection from the sun can prevent damage to the skin. Even without actual sunburn, exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun can cause wrinkles, age spots, skin cancer, and other generally weathering effects. By avoiding proper sun protection, you will impede or counteract any anti-aging treatments that you have invested time and money into trying to achieve beautiful skin.Skin care tips for maintaining young skin in spite of the damaging effects of the environment can be as simple as remembering to look for skin care products such as face creams and cosmetics that already include a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. This can cut out a step in your morning routine by not having to apply a separate sunscreen. Look for a product that is paba-free, especially for sensitive skin, to avoid stinging. Sunscreen should be used every day, not just days when you expect to spend an extraordinary amount of time outside or only on sunny days. UV rays are still damaging coming in through many types of windows and may even be worsened by cloudy days. Also, keep in mind that water, sand, and snow will reflect sun rays and may burn parts of the skin that are not protected.While sunscreen can help filter out the UV rays and allow you more time outside than without protection, it cannot completely prevent a sunburn if you spend an excessive amount of time in direct sunlight, if you are not extra cautious about re-applying, or is you have sensitive skin. Some women find that they burn more easily while on hormone replacement therapy, while taking hormone-altering birth control pills, or at various stages of the regular menstrual cycle. In the case of sunburn, soothing creams or all natural skin care such as aloe vera can be helpful in relieving discomfort. Drink a lot of water and watch for infection. Avoid sun exposure between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm when the rays are their strongest. Repeated sunburn or regular exposure to strong sun over many years breaks down the elastic tissues in the skin and makes it look prematurely old and wrinkled.Remember that any exposure to sun or heat will worsen dry skin or psoriasis. Always gently clean the skin and moisturize it - many of the best skin care products will contain ingredients such as aloe vera or vitamin E that will cool and moisturize. Proper protection from the sun can provide years of youthful skin that far exceed your tan friends and neighbors.—John Russell of IH Distribution, LLC brings you health, anti-aging and skin care products from around the world. Find fabulous skin care tips and great articles on a wide range of topics for women at our Skin Care Blog and www.hormones-beauty-health.com

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70,000 Australians can0t be wrong! Yet that is the number of patients over many years of studies Dr. Bill E. Cham. Ph.D. claims have been cured of skin cancer using the breakthrough treatment documented in his book, 0The Eggplant Cancer Cure0 (www.eggplantcancercure.com). In the area of medicine, near-perfection is a goal most researchers seek. 0Near-perfect0 is how Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. (medical director of the Tahoma Clinic in the Seattle, WA area), describes Dr. Cham0s breakthrough discovery. What is 0near-perfection0? It0s a treatment that: works nearly every time; is incredibly simple to use; has no adverse side effects; and is inexpensive compared to other treatments. Dr. Wright even goes on to suggest that 0Dr. Cham has discovered, and then thoroughly researched and developed the near-perfect treatment for two common skin cancers. If anyone deserves a Nobel Prize in Medicine, it0s Dr. Bill. E. Cham.0September is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, observed because statistics tell us 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their life time. Among men over 50 skin cancer now ranks number 1 ahead of prostate, lung and colon cancer. During the last 30 years the percentage of women under 40 with basal cell carcinoma cancer has tripled (the two most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas.) In 2008 it is predicted more than 1 million basal cell carcinomas and 250,000 squamous cell carcinomas will be diagnosed. It sounds as though a lot of Americans need to join the ranks of the Australian cured!While these skin cancer forms have a 95-percent cure rate if detected and treated early, treatment is typically disfiguring. 0We needed to come up with a treatment that worked as well as surgery, but wouldn0t mutilate the patient,0 says Dr. Cham.Curaderm BEC5 Cream is the revolutionary skin cancer treatment which is becoming the topic of discussion in health food stores, doctors0 offices and at the dinner table. BEC5 comes from a plant substance called solsaodine glycosides found in Nightshade plants such as eggplant. More than 25 years of research Dr. Cham claims a more than 95-percent success rate in treating and often removing these forms of non-melanoma skin carcinoma without damage to the surrounding tissue. The cream has not proven to be effective in treating melanoma.Most often scientific breakthroughs are well funded research projects where dozens of scientists are paid to test their theories continuously. Eventually human trials begin, once again paid for by either a federal grant or a major drug or medical conglomerate which will recoup their costs by raising the price tag of the treatment. This has not been the case for Dr. Cham. Dr. David G. Williams, a practicing M.D. and editor of Alternatives says 0People like Dr. Cham are an endangered species in this day and age. On his own time, using his own money, he has developed a product that could benefit millions of people around the world.0 Dr. Cham0s book, 0The Eggplant Cancer Cure0 outlines extensively and conclusively this research and treatment results.–A member of many scientific societies, around the world Dr. Bill Cham is frequently invited to speak at conferences on his research topics. His research interests cover a wide range of disciplines resulting in publications of over a hundred articles on topics ranging from pharmacology, iron metabolism, mineral research, lipidology and oncology. His research in lipidology starting from test tube observations, have led to clinical trials in the USA for the treatment of atherosclerosis and HIV 0 AIDS. His work in oncology has produced Curaderm BEC5 for the treatment of skin cancers. Human clinical trials in Australia are currently underway to establish whether BEC can also treat terminal internal cancers effectively. Dr Cham0s research is acknowledged worldwide and many scientists are focused on extending his original discovery and research observations. More information can be found at www.eggplantcancercure.com.

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