Even more reason to wear sunscreen! We've already heard that skin cancer rates are rising in young women: in the past 25 years, new melanoma cases have increased by 50 percent in white women ages 15 to 39. But the story doesn't end there.
New research out of New York University suggests that genetics, in addition to sun exposure, could be contributing to the increase. Researchers have found a connection between estrogen and a specific genetic variant that makes women more likely to develop malignant melanoma.
How can we know if we have the gene? Well, right now, we simply can't. On the Today Show yesterday morning, Dr. Nancy Snyderman discussed the possibility of someday being able to identify who carries the gene. But until that's possible, this news is even more reason to protect your precious skin. Snyderman recommends taking a page from the Australians to "slip, slap, slop." For more on that from the Today Show clip, read more.
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I've decided that this will be the summer I finally keep my resolution not to sunbathe. It'll be SPF 30 and those "glowy" moisturizers for me.
1Leaving for Florida in the morning with plenty of sunscreen in tow
2Oh, I heard this last night... I always wear sunscreen when I'm in the sun and visit my dermatologist for regular check-ups.
3this was THE hot topic on the Today show yesterday and on so many news programs. it's scary to think that you could be that much more pre-disposed to getting skin cancer even if you take all the necessary precautions. the lesson learned here is that you should always be aware of what your body looks like, and be mindful of the sun, and go to a doctor at any inkling of something.
4My father and my father in law both had cancerous lesions removed from their skin that developed from too much sun exposure, so I've been super diligent about using sunblock when I'm outside. I am very pale, so I definitely need the protection. I'm a big fan of those gradual tanning lotions for getting some color in the summertime...they don't reek as much as those self tanners and you can adjust the color to your skin tone.
5There are many tanning salon owners and users up in arms about this story, claiming they are being villified for something with no provable ill-effects. It's important to remember the reason for this story and this warning is to save lives. The effects of repeated skin exposure to ultra violet light have been proven and amply documented. Don't be defensive, be careful! Protect your skin now so you don't pay for your mistakes later.
6I make sure to sunscreen it up all the time.
7There is a new technology in the US for melanoma early detection. It's a program called MoleSafe. You can check them out at www.molesafe.com . They basically image with special cameras every mole on your body, both regular images and subsurface images to detect if even the most innocent looking moles are melanoma. They have a panel of expert dermatologists in the field of melanoma from around the world that look at the images and send a report to you and any dermatologist you nominate. Every year, they reimage the moles to detect the subtlest changes in them and add any new ones. Early detection is the most important thing here since sometimes by the time you notice something it may be too late.
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