Skin Cancer Prevention
Cancer prevention means to reduce the chances of suffering from the cancer. It is studies that by preventing the cancer the numbers of skin cancer cases are reduced in recent years. Skin cancers can be prevented by avoiding the exposure to the sunlight, according to a research. It also suggests that sun protection can reduce the other similar diseases of skin.
Sunshine is actually beneficial to our body, but the over exposure to the sunlight can cause the skin cancer. Most of the cases of skin cancer are the result of over sun exposure. Dermatologists recommend the prevention is the best way to reduce the chances of skin cancer. These precautions include:
- Avoid the sun exposure between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., as the sun rays are very severe in this period.
- Use sunscreen lotion and sun protection factor (SPF0. The SPF must be water resistant and its must be applied after every two hours.
- If a person is likely to be affected by sunburn, he or she must dress in a way that will cover hands and neck.
- Avoid the over use of tanning booths or tanning in sunlight. Sunbath may give you pleasure for the moment, but it can cause the wrinkles and sagging skin that signal the premature aging.
- Apply self-examinations for the skin on regular periods.
- Instead of trying to get vitamin D from sunlight maintain healthy diet that contains vitamin supplements.
- Be careful when you are near to sand, snow and water so that the harsh sunrays will not harm you.
- Visit the dermatologist whenever you detect something unusual about your skin.
Self-Examination
Apart from the above precautions one needs to self examine the body. Following are the tips for the self examination-
- Examine the body after the bath.
- Self-examination should be done in a god lighted room. A full length and a handled mirror should be used to cover each part of body.
- Observe the moles, blemishes and birthmarks on your body.
- Visit the dermatologist if you find any changes in any of the above signs.
Nutrition for Skin Cancer Prevention
Healthy nutrients can also be helpful for the Skin cancer prevention. Some of the essential nutrients for skin cancer prevention are:
- Selenium for the protection of cells from the viruses of cancer. Sea food, garlic, milk, chicken, mushroom contain the selenium.
- Vitamin D for the calcium process. Egg yolks, salmon, milk and cold liver oil will provide the Vitamin D.
- Vitamin E has the capacity to convert the cancer cells into the normal cells. Soybeans, corn oil, nuts, raw veggies are the good sources of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C prevents the cancer cells from spreading into the skin. Tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes, mango, peaches and fruit juices contain the ample amount of vitamin C.
The nutrition supplementation helps the body to fight against the skin cancer cells and reduces the risk of skin cancer.
