Saya pikir bagus juga kalo kita bisa tukar2 ide ato info supaya bisa lebih sehat.....
Tadinya mo di satuin sama dgn "penyakit"...tp kayanya lebih cocok terpisah....(kalo ok sama Boss nih)
Ini bukan nasehat dari orang2 professional yah....cuma tukar info antara org2 biasa ...
Ini utk yg bukan articles.....soalnya di articles juga kan udah ada bagian "Health" nya
Jadi kalo ada info biar cuma satu kalimat juga bisa tukar2 an disini......(contoh: oranges have vit c)
REMEMBER!!!....it is not an advise from medical professionals!

Mudah2 an ini bisa bantu.... ...soalnya kan di Indo banyak sun exposure nya.....tp untung nya...org2 Asia....dark skinned....jadi risk nya lower......

SUN EXPOSURE and SKIN CANCER

How does the sun change my skin?

Exposure to the sun causes:

Pre-cancerous (actinic keratosis) and cancerous (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma) skin lesions - caused by loss of the skin's immune function
Benign tumors
Fine and coarse wrinkles
Freckles
Discolored areas of the skin, called mottled pigmentation;
Sallowness -- a yellow discoloration of the skin;
Telangiectasias -- the dilation of small blood vessels under the skin;
Elastosis -- the destruction of the elastic tissue causing lines and wrinkles.

What causes skin cancer?

Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of all cancers in the U.S. and the number of cases continues to rise. It is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. This rapid growth results in tumors, which are either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Basal cell and squamous cell cancers are less serious types and make up 95% of all skin cancers. Also referred to as non-melanoma skin cancers, they are highly curable when treated early. Melanoma, made up of abnormal skin pigment cells called melanocytes, is the most serious form of skin cancer and causes 75% of all skin cancer deaths. Left untreated, it can spread to other organs and is difficult to control.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the number one cause of skin cancer, but UV light from tanning beds is just as harmful. Exposure to sunlight during the winter months puts you at the same risk as exposure during the summertime.

Cumulative sun exposure causes mainly basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer, while episodes of severe sunburns, usually before age 18, can cause melanoma later in life. Other less common causes are repeated X-ray exposure, scars from burns or disease and occupational exposure to certain chemicals.

Who is at risk for skin cancer?

Although anyone can get skin cancer, the risk is greatest for people who have fair or freckled skin that burns easily, light eyes and blond or red hair. Darker skinned individuals are also susceptible to all types of skin cancer, although their risk is substantially lower.

Aside from complexion, other risk factors include having a family history or personal history of skin cancer, having an outdoor job and living in a sunny climate. A history of severe sunburns and an abundance of large and irregularly-shaped moles are risk factors unique to melanoma

How can I help prevent skin cancer?

Nothing can completely undo sun damage, although the skin can sometimes repair itself. So, it's never too late to begin protecting yourself from the sun. Your skin does change with age -- for example, you sweat less and your skin can take longer to heal, but you can delay these changes by staying out of the sun.

Follow these tips to help prevent skin cancer:

--Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater 30 minutes before sun exposure and
then every few hours thereafter.
--Select cosmetic products and contact lenses that offer UV protection.
--Wear sunglasses with total UV protection.
--Avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible during peak UV radiation hours between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
--Perform skin self-exams regularly to become familiar with existing growths and to notice any changes or new growths.