EDUCATIONAL VIDEO | Human Skin Wikipedia Audio Article | Human Skin Biology Explained! #explainer
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Date: 2023-11-05

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EDUCATIONAL VIDEO | Human Skin Wikipedia Audio Article | Human Skin Biology Explained! #explainervideo 

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Protecting your skin from sun damage is crucial for maintaining its health and preventing various skin conditions, including premature aging and skin cancer. 
1. **Use Sunscreen:** Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 30 every day, even on cloudy days. Reapply it every two hours if you're outdoors, and more frequently if swimming or sweating. Sunscreen helps block both UVA and UVB rays, which can cause sunburn, skin aging, and increase the risk of skin cancer.

Overview

Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.

There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.

You can reduce your risk of skin cancer by limiting or avoiding exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Checking your skin for suspicious changes can help detect skin cancer at its earliest stages. Early detection of skin cancer gives you the greatest chance for successful skin cancer treatment.

2. **Cover Up:** Wear protective clothing like long-sleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats, and sunglasses with UV protection. These items can shield your skin from direct sun exposure and reduce the risk of sunburn and heat-related issues.

3. **Seek Shade:** Whenever possible, stay in the shade, especially during the sun's peak hours, typically from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shade can significantly reduce your UV exposure and lower the risk of sunburn and skin damage.

Skin cancer develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. But it can also form on areas that rarely see the light of day — your palms, beneath your fingernails or toenails, and your genital area.

Skin cancer affects people of all skin tones, including those with darker complexions. When melanoma occurs in people with dark skin tones, it's more likely to occur in areas not normally exposed to the sun, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

4. **Avoid Tanning Beds:** Tanning beds emit harmful UV radiation that can be even more intense than natural sunlight. Avoid indoor tanning at all costs, as it greatly increases your risk of skin cancer and accelerates skin aging.

Basal cell carcinoma signs and symptoms

Basal cell carcinoma usually occurs in sun-exposed areas of your body, such as your neck or face.

Basal cell carcinoma may appear as:

    A pearly or waxy bump
    A flat, flesh-colored or brown scar-like lesion
    A bleeding or scabbing sore that heals and returns


5. **Stay Hydrated:** Drinking plenty of water helps maintain skin hydration, making it more resilient to sun damage. Well-hydrated skin is less prone to peeling and can recover more quickly from sunburn.
Squamous cell carcinoma signs and symptoms

Most often, squamous cell carcinoma occurs on sun-exposed areas of your body, such as your face, ears and hands. People with darker skin are more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma on areas that aren't often exposed to the sun.

Squamous cell carcinoma may appear as:

    A firm, red nodule
    A flat lesion with a scaly, crusted surface


6. **Regular Skin Checks:** Perform self-examinations for unusual moles, growths, or changes in your skin. If you notice anything concerning, consult a dermatologist for a thorough skin examination. Early detection of skin cancer can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment.

Melanoma signs and symptoms

Melanoma can develop anywhere on your body, in otherwise normal skin or in an existing mole that becomes cancerous. Melanoma most often appears on the face or the trunk of affected men. In women, this type of cancer most often develops on the lower legs. In both men and women, melanoma can occur on skin that hasn't been exposed to the sun.

Melanoma can affect people of any skin tone. In people with darker skin tones, melanoma tends to occur on the palms or soles, or under the fingernails or toenails.

Melanoma signs include:

    A large brownish spot with darker speckles
    A mole that changes in color, size or feel or that bleeds
    A small lesion with an irregular border and portions that appear red, pink, white, blue or blue-black
    A painful lesion that itches or burns
    Dark lesions on your palms, soles, fingertips or toes, or on mucous membranes lining your mouth, nose, vagina or anus


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