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If you're like me and Candice, sunscreen is an integral part of your skincare routine. But it might not have always been that way.
I was a lifeguard, and Candice admits she's visited a tanning bed once or twice. I'll admit I have sun spots from years of previous sun exposure. Dr. D.J. Verret, a facial plastic surgeon with Innovations Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Plano, came to the studio today.
He asked me and Candice to bring a few of the products we used daily. Candice brought her MAC Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15. Dr. Verret approved of the product because it has zinc and titanium dioxide, a powerful, natural ingredient. In addition to sunscreen, I also use mineral makeup powder, which contains mica, a mineral that naturally contains sunscreen in it. Dr. Verret says a couple ways of reversing damage is through photo facial and deep chemical peels. But his top recommendation: protect your skin now from future damage. Here are some alarming facts he sent over about sun damage and skin cancer:
Three most common types of skin cancer: basal cell (most common, least dangerous), squamous cell, melanoma (least common, most dangerous) Most common form of cancer in the US Risks for skin cancer include: -- Complexion: light colored skin/hair/eyes have increased risk though about 1% of melanomas occur in African Americans -- Genetics: family or personal history of skin cancer -- Age: Nonmelanoma skin cancers are most common after age 40 -- Ultraviolet radiation exposure: including sun and tanning beds. UV exposure also occurs through glass, especially while driving.
Basal cell carcinoma is most common on the head and neck, more common on the nose, and more common on the left than the right side of the face. Incidence of melanoma has been increasing worldwide. 5/100,000 people die of melanoma each year Skin cancer will affect 1:6 people in their lifetime. 1.2 million skin cancers annually in the US Though melanoma is only 5% of skin cancers, 15% of them are fatal. Melanoma is the most frequent female cancer in 25-29 age group and second most common in 30-34 age group. Melanoma identification: ABCDE (Asymmetry, borders, color, diameter, and evolving) Prevention Strategy: -- Protective clothing -- Avoid exposure between 10a-4p when sun is most intense in the US -- Use sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and UVA protection. Reapply frequently -- Apply sunscreen in the summer and when driving or sitting at a window -- Do not suntan
Treatment of skin cancer depends on the type. Options for basal cell and squamous cell include freezing, topical medications, electrodessication and surgical excision.
For melanoma, the treatment is surgical with possible additional treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, experimental vaccines and lymph node biopsies.
So take care of your beautiful skin!
XOXO, Roni
I was a lifeguard, and Candice admits she's visited a tanning bed once or twice. I'll admit I have sun spots from years of previous sun exposure. Dr. D.J. Verret, a facial plastic surgeon with Innovations Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Plano, came to the studio today.
He asked me and Candice to bring a few of the products we used daily. Candice brought her MAC Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15. Dr. Verret approved of the product because it has zinc and titanium dioxide, a powerful, natural ingredient. In addition to sunscreen, I also use mineral makeup powder, which contains mica, a mineral that naturally contains sunscreen in it. Dr. Verret says a couple ways of reversing damage is through photo facial and deep chemical peels. But his top recommendation: protect your skin now from future damage. Here are some alarming facts he sent over about sun damage and skin cancer:
Three most common types of skin cancer: basal cell (most common, least dangerous), squamous cell, melanoma (least common, most dangerous) Most common form of cancer in the US Risks for skin cancer include: -- Complexion: light colored skin/hair/eyes have increased risk though about 1% of melanomas occur in African Americans -- Genetics: family or personal history of skin cancer -- Age: Nonmelanoma skin cancers are most common after age 40 -- Ultraviolet radiation exposure: including sun and tanning beds. UV exposure also occurs through glass, especially while driving.
Basal cell carcinoma is most common on the head and neck, more common on the nose, and more common on the left than the right side of the face. Incidence of melanoma has been increasing worldwide. 5/100,000 people die of melanoma each year Skin cancer will affect 1:6 people in their lifetime. 1.2 million skin cancers annually in the US Though melanoma is only 5% of skin cancers, 15% of them are fatal. Melanoma is the most frequent female cancer in 25-29 age group and second most common in 30-34 age group. Melanoma identification: ABCDE (Asymmetry, borders, color, diameter, and evolving) Prevention Strategy: -- Protective clothing -- Avoid exposure between 10a-4p when sun is most intense in the US -- Use sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and UVA protection. Reapply frequently -- Apply sunscreen in the summer and when driving or sitting at a window -- Do not suntan
Treatment of skin cancer depends on the type. Options for basal cell and squamous cell include freezing, topical medications, electrodessication and surgical excision.
For melanoma, the treatment is surgical with possible additional treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, experimental vaccines and lymph node biopsies.
So take care of your beautiful skin!
XOXO, Roni
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