Skincare and Melanoma: Understanding Skin Care Warning Signs

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) November 7, 2007 -- Young people may think that tanning is safe in moderation, but studies are showing that its time to reevaluate skin cancer. Melanoma can strike at any age, and has been diagnosed in children as young as four. Even after a mole is removed, melanoma can still return in other places -- like the lymph nodes or the lungs -- in five to 10 years. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Melanoma: Preventing the Most Serious Type of Skin Cancer" exposes the facts of melanoma, a cancer so aggressive that doctors have put it into its own category.

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The cells at risk are called melanocytes. These cells create melanin, responsible for skin pigment and protection from ultraviolet rays. When these cells receive too much ultraviolet light, whether from the sun or exposure to tanning beds, they go haywire and grow abnormally. The melanocytes can become cancerous, resulting in melanoma.

People who are fair skinned are at higher risk, because they have lower amounts of melanin and need greater protection. Those living in southwestern states where exposure to UV rays is strong are also at risk as well as people with weakened immune systems such as HIV/AIDS patients and people who have a family history of melanoma.

Dysplastic Nevi are unusual moles that may lead to melanoma. They can appear as a combination of tan, brown, red/pink moles and are often larger than 5 millimeters across, about ¼ inch. Ordinary moles are round or oval and have a concise edge that separates them from the rest of the skin whereas Dysplastic Nevi have irregular edges and blend into the skin. New moles are important to keep tabs on and any changes in the size, shape, or color of an existing mole should be considered. Again, see a dermatologist for annual check-ups.

Surprisingly, sunless tanning is also risky. According to the Cleveland Clinic, "Even airbrush tanning or using self-tanning creams increases risk, because the chemical stimulates the skin to produce pigment."

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