sunscreen
Today’s discussion isn’t really so much about acne, per se, but more so it’s about protecting your skin from getting skin cancer, as I’ve just been to the dermatologist a week ago to get my bi-yearly checkup since I have melanoma skin cancer in my family (my grandfather on my dad’s side actually died from a melanoma skin cancer), and also since I’ve had a few basal cell carcinomas taken off already myself, no doubt due to my sunbathing habits years ago and poor sunscreen choices for my face, even when I wasn’t being directly exposed to the sunlight.
Now I know better, and I wear sunscreen every single day on my face, and not just the sunscreen that already comes included in my foundation and my glow lotion I use, but I also apply a 15 spf sunscreen on my face prior to even putting the foundation on, so I’m actually double protected. Since I’ve started doing that, I haven’t gotten any additional basal cell carcinonmas on my face, which is where all but one appeared.
genetic risks
The other appeared in between my breasts, probably because that skin was exposed to the sun when I was younger and would lay out with a triangle top bikini on and it would burn that particular area quite often. While skin cancer is definitely caused by a variety of reasons, including your genetic makeup and tendencies, it is definitely aggravated by exposure to damaging UV rays, which alter the cell’s genetic makeup and can make them spawn cancerous cell division, so sun exposure is a known factor, although it’s important to note that melanomas and basal cell carcinomas are also discovered in other areas where there is no sun exposure at all.
For example by dermatologist informed me that she has removed skin cancers from a woman’s and a man’s genitals before, and you know those areas typically do not get any sunlight. It’s important to know your genetic risks as well so that you can gauge what your likelihood is and modify your behavior accordingly. However, using sunscreen should never be overlooked, no matter what your skin tone is.
Not only will sun exposure accelerate aging signs, but it can mean the difference between life and death for you.
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