What Can I Do to Prevent Actinic Keratosis and Skin Cancer
If you have small, scaly patches on your skin, you may have a serious condition called Actinic Keratosis. Many dermatologists consider it a precancerous condition, with a real chance of developing into cancer. Following some key steps can improve your chances of preventing more keratoses and skin cancer down the road.
First, put a limit on your skin's time in the sun. Also, use sunscreen with SPF and cover up your skin with clothing if you must be in the sun. Finally, using a natural skincare product is very helpful in preventing more sun damage.
At the top of the list is staying out of the sun as much as you can. It's important to limit your time in the sun every day, even on a cloudy day. Remember, the sun is most powerful between 10am and 4pm, so try to stay inside if possible during those hours. Also, the sun's rays are more harmful at a higher altitude, or around snow, ice or water.
Anytime you go outside it is important to use sunscreen and protective clothes. Sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or higher are the most effective. To be effective, apply your sunscreen 20-30 minutes before going out into the sun. Avoid getting into water immediately after applying sunscreen. Reapplication of sunscreen is essential, every 1-2 hours, even on cloudy days. Don't forget to put sunscreen on your lips!
Another way to protect your skin is with clothing. Try to wear long sleeves, pants, hats, and sunglasses to protect yourself from both UVA and UVB rays. Clothing that is tightly woven is best to keep the sun out. To shield your face and neck, wear a hat with a wide brim.
Another great way to take care of your skin and prevent harmful damage from the sun is to use a skin care cream. According to research on actinic keratosis, certain actinic keratoses treatments can greatly reduce the physical appearance of keratoses, as well as eliminate the affected skin cells and produce, new healthy cells. Creams using trichloroacetic acid for actinic keratosis help peel away the skin lesions and generate new, brighter skin cells.
BIOSKINCARE is a natural skin care product that helps regenerate the healthier skin cells and get rid of keratoses on the surface. Not only will BIOSKINCARE leave your skin free of actinic keratosis, but you will look years younger as well. You can see the effects of this healthy skin cream in just weeks. If you use BIOSKINCARE regularly, you can also prevent actinic keratosis from other areas of your face and body. Using BIOSKINCARE consistently will also prevent actinic keratosis outbreaks.
Published June 15th, 2009
Filed in Health
