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A Research: Some Blood Pressure Medicines Lead To Skin Cancer

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Toronto - a Canadian examination has determined that some blood-pressure medicines are capable of an extreme risk of skin cancer in old age people. In the Canadian medical association journal, a case study was published based on the population, tested the administrative fitness statistics of 302,634 Ontarians having age 66 or above who have been given blood pressure medications from 1998 to 2017. Researchers observed that the people who were said to use thiazide diuretics have higher risks of non- melanoma skin cancers , keratinocyte carcinoma, or melanoma. Non-melanoma cancer is the highest common form of skin cancer analysis in Canada. The data and statistics of non-melanoma cancer patients were not reliable because they can be easily treated by a professional doctor.  In 2020 about 8,000 people had been diagnosed with skin cancer while 1,300 people died, according to cancer community Canada .   Among the 87,725 patients who had said to use thiazide, researchers discove...

What changes within the skin occur due to exposure to the sun?

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Exposure to the sun causes wrinkles and age spots on our faces. People think a glowing complexion means fitness and good health. However, skin coloration obtained from remain in the sun exposure can speed up the effects of aging and increase the hazard of growing skin cancers. Sun exposure is one of the main reasons for skin modifications that we think of as a normal part of aging. Over the years, the sun's  ultraviolet (UV) rays  damage the fibers in the skin, known as elastin. When these fibers destroy, the skin starts to sag, stretch, and lose its capability to go back into its original position after stretching. The skin additionally bruises and tears more easily and taking longer to heal. So sun harm to the skin may not be apparent while you're younger; it will show later in life. The sun also can cause troubles on your eyes, eyelids, and the skin across the eyes. Adjustments in the skin associated with sun exposure: Precancerous (actinic keratosis) and cancerous (basal c...

World Health Day 2021: Building A Healthier World

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The World's Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April, is a global health awareness day. It is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other affiliated organizations. Similarly, the first Monday of May is assigned  Melanoma  Monday to raise awareness about skin cancer . The First World Health Assembly was held by the WHO (World Health Organization) in 1948. From 1950, the Assembly decided to celebrate 7 April of every year as World Health Day. The World Health Day is held to signify WHO's establishing and is seen as an opportunity by the organization to attract worldwide attention to a problem of major concern to global health each year. The WHO organizes local, regional and international events on the day related to a particular subject. World health day is recognized by various governments and non-governmental organizations with interests in public health issues, who also arrange activities and highlight their assistance in media reports, such as th...

How To Prevent Skin Cancer After Sunburn

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As summer is knocking at the door, you might be thinking to spend time at the beach or poolside. But if you are spending longer time outside, it means your skin is vulnerable to sunburn. Sun exposure could damage your skin, you took appropriate precautions but it might cause wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer . Protection from sun rays is necessary all over the year. In summer, it is more important to protect your skin from head to toe. According to a dermatologist, "the rays of the sun are more powerful during the summer months. Summer also brings with it a carefree state of mind that sometimes affects people to be more laid back about sun protection than they should be". The most common form of cancer in Canada is skin cancer. One in every five people will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetimes. It is essential to protect yourself from sun rays before going outdoors. The skin can damage by the ultraviolet rays of the sun in many ways. They can cause hyperpigment...

Does Sunscreen Cause Skin Cancer? Is It A Myth Or Truth?

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Assume you are one of the thousands who took the advice of dermatologists seriously to protect your skin from skin cancer-causing UV rays. You applied sunscreens and other products whenever you go outside. And then you go through a report saying the ingredients in sunscreen could cause cancer. Abruptly, you are suspicious of a product you thought was protecting you. It is a great approach to research claims and pays attention to the ingredients of the products you use on your body. Here is what the research says regarding the cancer risks of utilizing sunscreen. The cancer risk from  not  using sunscreen far exceeds any possible health risk from sunscreen ingredients. Is there a link between sunscreen and skin cancer ? There is no scientific proof that using sunscreen causes skin cancer. Both the Canadian Dermatology Association and the American Academy of Dermatology recommend that people use sunscreens to preserve themselves from their appearance from UV rays. Two different ...

How to prevent your skin from skin cancer?

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Here are some tips which you can follow to protect your skin from the damaging effects of sun exposure and lessen your risk of skin cancer. Apply sunscreen every day Skin that will not be covered by clothing requires sunscreen when you go outside your home or office, even on cloudy days. Again and again, apply the sunscreen approximately every two hours, or after swimming or sweating. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects the skin against UVA and UVB rays and that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Use 1 ounce of sunscreen, an amount that is approximately equal to the size of your palm. Completely rub the sunscreen into the skin. Don't forget to apply the sunscreen on the top of your feet, the backside of your neck, your ears, and the top of your head. Seek shade Remember that the sun's rays are at an extreme from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If your shadow is shorter than you are, seek some shadow or sit/stand in the shade. Protect your skin with clothing. When you ...

How does skin cancer look like? Examine your body today

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  Skin cancer can have a number of different forms. This is because there are different types of skin cancer. So for some patients, skin cancer might represent a mole or a freckle that is changing in size or shape or color over a period of weeks or months. For other patients, skin cancer might represent a flesh-colored lump that is growing rapidly over a period of weeks. Sometimes, these may bleed or crust or a patient may see an area of skin that appears to a cut or wound during the healing process and restore the skin again and this may repeat over and over. There are different types of  skin cancer.  The sun's rays can affect many parts of the skin. The most common type we see, which is the most common cancer of all, is basal-cell carcinoma. And this is often seen as a shiny, pearly growth, which may bleed or crust often on the areas of skin that are exposed to the sun like the face, upper body and scalp. Another type we see is squamous cell carcinoma. This is more agg...

A Brief Introduction Of Skin Cancer

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What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer belongs to any cancer that originates in your skin. This can form anywhere on your skin, including the scalp of your head, the sole of your feet, and even the palm of your hands. Skin cancer can spread more rapidly, change the forms and able to reach nearby tissues and organs as the disease proceed. The condition of the patient is more severe and sometimes causes death if it remains untreated or delays in treatment. There are two main types of skin cancer which are as follows: Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: It is well known as keratinocyte cancer, it builds up in skin cells called keratinocytes. ​Non-melanoma skin cancer illustrates the skin cancers that slowly grow and develop on the upper layers of the skin. ​​In most cases, the earliest sign of non-melanoma skin cancer is a lump or patch that appears on your skin and does not heal after a couple of weeks. It has further segregated into two main subtypes: First is known as Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and ...