I tanned regularly in a tanning bed for about five years.
I definitely neglected SPF and if I did use it, it was the SPF 4 tanning oils.
So after spending half of a decade partaking in the dangerous practice, Dr. Holman received some scary news.
I didnt think much about it before because the change was so gradual.
Any tan is your bodys response to DNA damage by UV radiation, warns Dr. Holman.
Ultimately, there is no such thing as achieving a healthy tan when it comes from UV radiation.
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Melanoma doesnt always appear as a new mole.
Melanoma can both come from an existing mole or present on its own, says Dr. Holman.
Watching both for changing lesions and new growth is very important.
Annual skin checks should be a non-negotiable
Say it with me: Skin checks save lives.
Do yourself a favor and book an end-of-summer session now.
Also, examine the back of your neck and scalp with a hand mirror, advises Dr. Holman.
Regularly evaluate moles for the following, and if you notice any of these symptoms, see your dermatologist.
If not, the mole is asymmetrical, and asymmetrical moles have a higher likelihood of being cancerous.
B is for border
Non-cancerous moles have smooth borders, whereas malignant growths have uneven ones.
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D is for diameter
Benign moles tend to be rather small.
E is for evolving
Most benign moles look the same year after year.
An evolving appearance could indicate the presence of cancer, says Dr. Holman.
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