May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!
Skin cancer is a common illness that affects people of all ages, including children and the elderly. Over the course of a lifetime, one out of every five Americans will develop skin cancer.
Skin cancer may affect everyone, regardless of skin color. Many individuals are unaware that those with a darker skin tone are equally in danger of developing skin cancer!
While anybody can acquire skin cancer, you are at a higher risk if you have any of the following characteristics:
- Fair skin that readily freckles and burns before tanning
- A large number of moles or moles that are remarkable in size or form
- A weak immune system, such as that affected by HIV or autoimmune disease
- Skin cancer in the family or personal history
Avoid direct sunlight and seek out the shade for a lifetime of healthy and attractive skin. Observe the following guidelines:
- Dress in sun-protective clothes/
- Look for shade
- Every day, apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
- Acquire vitamin D through food sources or supplements
- Avoid using tanning beds
Examining your skin allows you to detect potentially harmful problems while they are still curable. Contact Dr. Amanda Lloyd at the Skin & Vein Institute in Encinitas, California at (760) 452-2080 or email [email protected] to schedule a skin check.
