With ☀️ damage being a major contributor to premature signs of aging, it shouldn't be a surprise that people who use sunscreen daily are 24% less likely to develop fine lines, wrinkles or age spots.
How are you protecting your skin this summer? 👇
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While Merkel cell carcinoma is about three to five times more likely to be deadly than melanoma, with early detection, MCC can be treated successfully. If you think you might have MCC, see your doctor. #ThisIsMCC
A melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other organs in the body.
This scanning electron micrograph shows skin cancer cells.
C:Anne Weston, Em Stp, The Francis Crick Institute
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Melanoma can develop anywhere on the skin. While melanoma can often be found on the neck, head, and back in men, it usually occurs on the lower part of the legs and the back in women.
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Face it: a suntan is your body’s way of sending an SOS, because tanning damages the skin, and skin damage leads to wrinkles later in life and increases your risk for #SkinCancer. Protect the skin you’re in: https://t.co/WVGTPH2Tvg #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth
While we love #MelanomaAwarenessMonth so very much - EVERY day of the year should be Melanoma Awareness!
Please use your platform (online, offline, in person) to be a Melanoma Warrior and educate people outside the melanoma community about statistics, prevention and more
Do you know the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion? 🥵 Knowing the signs and symptoms of these two conditions could save your life or that of a loved one. https://t.co/uvyq84j6Em
While SCC is less common than basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the number of reported SCC cases in the U.S. has steadily increased. To learn more about squamous cell carcinoma, visit: https://t.co/v6bbgy7372 #SharetheFacts
SCCs can appear as scaly red patches, open sores, rough, thickened or wart-like skin, or raised growths with a central depression. At times, SCCs may crust over, itch or bleed. The lesions most commonly arise in sun-exposed areas of the body. Learn more: https://t.co/6lRvFLif9H
The more time you spend in the sun, from beach vacations to walking the dog, the greater your likelihood of developing BCC. Enjoy the warm weather but remember to protect your skin. Learn more: [link in bio]
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The first five letters of the alphabet are a guide to help you recognize the warning signs of melanoma. #MelanomaMonday#SkinCancerAwarenessMonth Learn more: https://t.co/NV5o8pg8Sk