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Besides keeping up with a strong spf lotion and keeping up with your daily vitamins you really can't do much about that.
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Will you get skin cancer if your mother has skin cancer?
Not necessarily, but it may be an indication that you are at increased risk of getting skin cancer. The best thing you can do is make sure you are taking the proper precautions when out in the sun and avoid using tanning / sun beds.
Do people of all skin types have a risk of getting cancer?
Yes, unfortunately! Everyone has a chance of getting skin cancer. No is more prone to it than others though 99% of the people who do get it aren't careful in the sun and don't wear sunscreen etc. So if you want to avoid getting skin cancer wear sunscreen and a hat!
How can a ten year old stop the risk of getting Cancer later on in life?
The very most important thing a ten year old can do to less his or her chances of getting cancer later in life is to not begin smoking. and, if you have pale colored skin, try to stay out of the sun and avoid getting sunburned. Other types of cancer are are more difficult to avoid.
What is the use of hair on skin?
it protects you from getting skin cancer
What does skin cancer mean?
Skin cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in skin cells. There are several types of skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and other types. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide. The main cause is overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight. The best defense for skin cancer is to avoid overexposure to sunlight. Early detection of skin cancer increases chances for a more successful recovery.
What can you do to avoid getting cancer?
To avoid getting cancer from being obese, you need to eat healthy and excercize regularly. You can still have candy every once and a while, but you mainly need to do what was said in the first sentance.
What are some ways of treating skin cancer?
well, not going out in the sun...... putting sun screen on if you do, or just getting the skin cancer removed.
What is the most common cause of skin cancer and how it can be avoided?
the most common cause of skin cancer is getting sun burn or having ytour skin burned as it destroys skinc cells
Can a tanning bed cause skin cancer?
Yes, tanning beds can cause skin cancer. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Using tanning beds increases your chances of getting each type. The Skin Cancer Foundation's website is a great resource for information about skin cancer.
What is the best way to avoid getting spots?
the best way to avoid getting spots is to take very good care of youre skin x
Why am i getting white bumps on my face after tanning?
that's called skin cancer
If you stay out of the sun will you not get skin cancer?
It will lower your chances of getting skin cancer, but there is little difference between being permanently inside and beiing properly protected outside.
