MoleMate: A Significant Advance in the Detection of Potentially Life Threatening Moles and Skin

Aug. 8, 2011 - PRLog -- There is so much information available these days on how to prevent skin cancer. Despite the many warnings, most people these days are still none the wiser
By following the advice given below, you should have the best chance of preventing this condition.

1 – Applying Sunscreen The Natural Way
While there may be plenty of warnings telling us to wear sunscreen, what you may not be aware of is that there are dangers associated with chemical sunscreens.  


2 – Avoid Direct Sun Exposure
This may seem obvious but avoiding direct sun exposure at certain times throughout the day will really help to cut down your risk of preventing the disease. Typically, it is better to stay out of the sun, or at least to cover up well, between 10am and 3pm daily. This is when the sun’s rays are at their strongest.

3 – Stay in the Shade
If you do have to go out during peak times then one of the best ways to prevent skin cancer is to stay in the shade as much as possible. The rays are not as strong within the shade, though it would be a good idea to still apply safe sunscreen!

4 – Keep Young Babies Out of the Shade
When you think about how to prevent skin cancer, you mainly think about yourself and other adults. However, children and young babies in particular are at severe risk of developing sunburn. There has been a strong link made between skin cancer and sunburn in infants, so be extra careful and cover them up as much as possible when you do go out.

5 – Wear a Hat
When it is extremely hot outside the last thing that you may think of is wearing a hat! Most of the heat within the body is lost through the head. However, your scalp is one particular place that is the most vulnerable of getting burnt. Therefore, it is always a good idea to wear a specially designed sun hat. One of the least expected areas of the body to find skin cancer (and the hardest to detect) is the scalp. It is incredibly vulnerable, especially in balding men, so a safe sunscreen on the scalp and a hat is essential.

6 – Wear Good Quality Sunglasses
It is just as vital to protect the eyes as it is with any other part of the body. It is also just as vital to get the right type of sunglasses in order to receive the best protection.

7 – Wear UV Protective Clothing
One thing that many people do not think about when it comes to sun protection is UV protective clothing.

8 – Know Genetic Factors
One cause of skin cancer is often genetics. Do you have any members of the family who have developed skin cancer?

9 – Wear Lip Balm
Another often forgotten about sun protection tip is lip balm. The skin on your lips is particularly sensitive and a good sun protection lip balm will eliminate the risk of developing actinic cheilitis.

10 – Improve your Immune System
Your immune system helps your body to protect itself against a number of different diseases and conditions. Therefore, when you are looking into how to prevent skin cancer, improving your immune system should be one of the main things that you focus on.

11 – Avoid Tanning Salons
Tanning salons have been proven to be linked to skin cancer and long-term use of them is extremely dangerous. In fact, some international cancer experts have stated that sun-tanning beds can be as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas.

12 – Mole Map your Body
It is essential that you know every single mole and mark on your body. The most serious skin cancer is malignant melanoma. This cancer commonly develops in a mole and it is essential that you check your moles regularly to ensure that there are no changes to existing moles and no new ones developing.

13 – Avoid Cosmetics that Include Tar
One potential cause of skin cancer is the regular use of cosmetics that contain coal tar. Coal tar is a by-product of coke production from coal. The tar used in cosmetic and beauty products is absorbed into the body and that is how it may cause cancer. Some psoriasis treatments and shampoos contain coal tar so always read the label before you buy a product for this condition.

14 – Avoid Arsenic from Pesticides
While the link has not been proven, there does seem to be a large portion of occupational skin cancer occurring in farmers. This is due to domestic pesticides that contain small amounts of arsenic. Over a long period of time and exposure to the pesticides, skin cancer may develop.

15 – Scar Tissue and Slow Healing Ulcers
If you have slow healing ulcers or scar tissue – particularly if you are elderly when you may experience leg ulcers, then you are at risk of developing squamous cell cancer within that area.

16 – Radiotherapy
Ironically, when you are having radiotherapy treatment for cancer, it can actually increase the risk of skin cancer. Wherever the radiotherapy is being targeted, the site can develop skin cancer in very rare cases.

17 – Green Houses & Long Distance Driving
You may not consider green houses to be an issue when it comes to developing skin cancer, but if you aren’t careful, they could really increase your chances of developing the condition. So can long distance driving due to the UV radiation that passes through the glass.
The sun’s rays are so powerful that they do pass through glass. Therefore, you need to treat being inside a car or a greenhouse the same as you would if you were in direct sunlight. Wear adequate protection at all times.

18 – Wear UV Protective Make-Up
One of the best ways to prevent skin cancer is to wear UV Make-Up. Many women forget that their face is also at risk and if you are wearing make-up, you are less likely to put sunscreen on. Cosmetic companies have come up with a solution to this problem and created UV make-up.
This is especially designed to protect the face against the strong UV rays. You can purchase UV foundation, UV moisturizer and UV protected eye shadow as well as UV protected lipstick. Mineral make-up in particular is a great type of make-up to look into as it not only provides protection against skin cancer, but it also contains natural ingredients so you don’t have to worry about chemicals such as coal tar.

19 – Beware of Cloudy Days
Many people do not understand that even on cloudy days you can still be at risk of skin cancer. You associate the sun with skin cancer and therefore when the sun isn’t shining quite so bright, you tend to feel reassured. However, UV rays can penetrate through the clouds and still give you sunburn. This is by far one of the biggest risks to people when it comes to skin cancer as you feel falsely protected.
So wear sunscreen on summer days, even when it seems cloudy outside. Up to 80% of the sun’s rays can penetrate through the clouds so it is an issue that needs to be addressed.

20 – Be Aware of Your Own Personal Risk Factors
There are a number of reasons why people may develop skin cancer and for each person it could be different. The color of your skin for example can affect your chances of developing the condition. Those with very pale skin and freckles are typically at a higher risk of developing skin cancer than those with darker skin without freckles.

About SIMSYS-MoleMate
The FDA approved SIMSYS-MoleMate Skin Imaging System, a non-invasive skin cancer screening procedure, is a significant advance in the early detection of potentially life threatening moles and lesions.

Physicians have found the SIMSYS-MoleMate Siascope hand-held device easy to learn and use, and that it rapidly provides accurate images of the pigment, blood, and collagen below the mole or lesion.
Now, for the first time, physicians can more accurately evaluate suspicious moles and lesions in a non-invasive, pain-free way. Experts also believe it may reduce the need for time consuming and expensive biopsies.

For more information about SIMSYS-MoleMate, contact:
MedX Health Corp.
(905) 670-4428
(888) 363-3112
info@medxhealth.com
www.simsys-molemate.com

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