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Skin cancer is uncontrolled growth of the cells in any layer of the skin, and can be in any place of the body. [\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h1QyCbzcGYI” css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” wrap_container=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1524292496026{background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”big”][vc_column] Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major risk factor for most skin cancers. UV rays damage the DNA of skin cells. Skin cancers start when this damage affects the DNA of genes that control skin cell growth. Most common sources of UV:<\/p>\n Exposure to certain chemicals especially at workplace, including arsenic, industrial tar, coal, paraffin and certain types of oil may increase the risk for certain types of skin cancers.<\/p>\n The risk of skin cancer is much higher for people with fair (light-colored) skin than for dark-skinned. This is because melanin helps protect against UV radiation. People with fair (light-colored) having less pigment (melanin) in their skin provides less protection from damaging UV radiation.<\/p>\n Infection with certain types of HPV, particularly those that affect the anal or genital area, may increase skin cancer risks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/p>\n Use the ABCDE <\/strong>rule to check any mole or birthmark you have:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”2403″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t Excessive exposure to Ultra Violet radiation is the most important risk factor for any type of skin cancer, Sunlight is the main source of UV radiation so avoid direct exposure to sunlight between 10 am and 4 pm and don\u2019t forget that the sun also a very important source for Vit D. There are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to UV rays:<\/p>\n Get benefit from the trees and the buildings.<\/p>\n Long sleeved shirt and pants covers as much skin as possible.<\/p>\n Put a wide-brimmed hat to protect the face, nose, ears and the neck.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunglasses are important for protecting the delicate skin around the eyes, as well as the eyes themselves.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t It\u2019s important to check your own skin, preferably once a month. A skin self-exam is best done in a well-lit room in front of a full-length mirror. You can use a hand-held mirror to look at areas that are hard to see, such as the backs of your thighs. A close friend or family member may be able to help you with these exams, especially for those hard-to-see areas like your back or scalp.<\/p>\n Steps to exam yourself:<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”2402″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major risk factor for most skin cancers. UV rays damage the DNA of skin cells. Skin cancers start when this damage affects the DNA of genes that control skin cell growth. Most common sources of UV:<\/p>\n Exposure to certain chemicals especially at workplace, including arsenic, industrial tar, coal, paraffin and certain types of oil may increase the risk for certain types of skin cancers.<\/p>\n The risk of skin cancer is much higher for people with fair (light-colored) skin than for dark-skinned. This is because melanin helps protect against UV radiation. People with fair (light-colored) having less pigment (melanin) in their skin provides less protection from damaging UV radiation.<\/p>\n Infection with certain types of HPV, particularly those that affect the anal or genital area, may increase skin cancer risks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t \t\t\t<\/dd> <\/p>\n Use the ABCDE <\/strong>rule to check any mole or birthmark you have:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”2403″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t \t\t\t<\/dd> Excessive exposure to Ultra Violet radiation is the most important risk factor for any type of skin cancer, Sunlight is the main source of UV radiation so avoid direct exposure to sunlight between 10 am and 4 pm and don\u2019t forget that the sun also a very important source for Vit D. There are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to UV rays:<\/p>\n Get benefit from the trees and the buildings.<\/p>\n Long sleeved shirt and pants covers as much skin as possible.<\/p>\n Put a wide-brimmed hat to protect the face, nose, ears and the neck.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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