UV Rays
Here’s a question for you (true or false) – are naturally darker complexions immune to skin cancer? Answer is “false” – although Caucasians are at a higher risk – people of color who do develop skin cancer are likely to die from it.. Mainly because it is often diagnosed at a later – more advanced stage..
Fortunately – skin cancer is almost always curable if detected and treated early.. That is why it is vital to recognize the warning signs – regardless of your skin color..
The 3 types of skin cancer are:
1. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer among Caucasians, Latinos, Chinese, and Japanese Asians. Most often linked to UV light exposure – BCCs are usually found on the head and neck…
2.Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common skin cancer among African-Americans and Asia Indians – for who the leading risk factor is chronic nonhealing wounds. SCCs in darker skinned people are most commonly found on the legs and in the anal and genital areas…
3. Melanoma is the 3rd most common skin cancer in all races – and the most deadly.. In Caucasians – it is mainly caused by UV light exposure. Melanomas may appear anywhere – but most often develop on the trunk – legs – and upper back among Caucasians and fair-skinned Latinos and the feet in dark-skinned Latinos, African-Americans and Asians.. They also appear on the palms and soles – under the nails – and on the mouth – lip – ears and anal and genital regions…
and as always you must live well to be well…to your personal wellness…
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