Causes and prevention of skin cancer

Skin cancer refers to a malignant tumor that occurs on the epidermis of the skin. Skin cancer often occurs on exposed parts of the body, such as the head, face, neck, back of the hands, etc., accounting for 81.1%. Skin cancer is divided into basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The former often occurs around the eyes, nose, nasolabial grooves and cheeks, while the latter often occurs in the temples, eyelids, ears, scalp, lips, etc. So who is most likely to get skin cancer? What are its causes? How to reduce this possibility? With these questions, let's listen to our experts' analysis today.

The lighter your skin and eyes are, the more likely you are to get sunburned and the more likely you are to get skin cancer. Long-term exposure, such as outdoor jobs like farming, certainly increases your risk of skin cancer. Short-term exposure, such as sunbathing at the beach, which causes blistering, can also be harmful. Even moderate seasonal sunbathing, done year after year, can increase your risk of skin cancer. Damage to skin cells from sun exposure is cumulative over time, so middle-aged and older people are more likely to get skin cancer.

The easiest way to avoid skin cancer is to reduce your exposure to cancer-causing UV rays. There are three basic ways to reduce UV damage to your skin, and you should consider taking one or more of these:

(a) Reduce the time spent in the sun;

(2) Use clothes and hats to protect your skin when going out;

(iii) If you must stay in the sun and cannot use clothing to protect your skin, or if you want to get a tan and don't want to cover your skin with clothing, you should apply sunscreen. Sunscreens come in cream, oil and other formulations and contain certain chemical ingredients that can prevent the most harmful rays of sunlight from damaging the skin.

The above is an introduction to the causes of skin cancer and ways to reduce this possibility. I believe you must have some understanding of it. I hope it can be helpful to you. If you have other questions, please consult our online experts, who will give you detailed answers. Feihua Health Network wishes you good health!

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