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Daily Skin Care TipsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. In 2006, the most recent year for which statistics are available, 53,919 people were diagnosed with melanomas of the skin in the United States alone.
Those statistics have clearly caught the eye of American lawmakers, who recently passed legislation that makes it more expensive to visit tanning salons. Regardless of where individuals stand on the issue of taxing tanning salons, it's clear more and more people must place a greater emphasis on skin care and skin cancer prevention. Those concerned about their skin can heed the following tips to reduce their risk of skin damage and, ultimately, skin cancer.
* Don't ignore SPF. In recent years a nearly society-wide shift in the perception of tanning has taken place. Once popular primarily in just the summer months, nowadays tanning salons thrive in winter as well. While it can be nice to have a good tan, it's also potentially very dangerous, and sun worshippers must weight the benefits of golden skin versus the potentially lethal side effects of overexposure to the sun.
When going out in the sun, even if only for a short time, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor of 15. When spending a significant period of time outdoors, choose a higher SPF sunscreen. But for those who spend most of their time indoors, an SPF 15 should be sufficient.
* Cleanse the skin daily. Another way to keep skin healthy and looking good is to include skin cleanser in the daily cleaning routine. Simple soap won't be enough. Instead, individuals should look for a skin cleanser that fits their skin, be it a cleanser tailored to dry skin or one meant for use on oily skin. Those with dry skin should avoid cleansers that contain alcohol and look for something more on the mild side. Those with oily skin should look for a product that removes oil. Also, those with more oily skin should consider cleaning the skin more than once per day.
* Exfoliate the skin. Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells that give skin a dull look. While some people exfoliate each and every day, it's possible to still get the desired effect, removing dead skin cells, when exfoliating just 2 to 3 times per week. Still, for those especially concerned about how their skin looks, a microdermabrasion home kit will completely remove the uppermost layer of dead skin. While this isn't necessary for most people, it is an available option.
* Moisturize. Moisturizing is an important part of keeping skin healthy and looking young. One common misconception among people with oily skin is that their skin is already moist enough and they don't need to moisturize. In fact, oily skin is the result of the body's effort to compensate for skin that is not moist enough. An oil-free moisturizer can help control the oil and give the skin a younger, healthier look.
Even those without oily skin need to moisturize. Moisturizer helps keep the skin hydrated and should be applied after each cleansing, both in the morning and before an individual goes to sleep at night
Women's Health Issues Doctors may miss While many women are comfortable with their family practice or women's health office and find they get good care, many more women are dissatisfied. Experts say that many women complain that their doctors aren't taking their symptoms seriously. They're told symptoms could be psychosomatic or the result of over-worrying. As a result, many walk out of medical offices without answers and could face further complications down the line.
Oftentimes, women are suffering from an autoimmune disease, in which the body is attacking itself. Doctors could miss the symptoms and rule it out as "something in your head." However, generally women know when something is amiss with their bodies. Therefore, it is important for women to educate themselves about common diseases that often go undiagnosed. Learning about the risk factors and the symptoms of diseases can help you to get help and feel better faster by broaching the subject with your doctor.
Fibromyalgia
This is often unexplainable widespread pain, extreme tiredness and sometimes numbness that lasts for months or more. There are no lab tests to test for fibromyalgia; therefore, doctors generally go through a few questions and do a tender point test. If various points on the body are tender without obvious sign of bruising or redness, it could be fibromyalgia.
There is no cure, only pain medication to alleviate symptoms. Light exercise with stretching can help.
Lupus
Each year, more than 16,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with lupus -- 90 percent of them are women. Doctors think that hormones play a role in lupus, seeing as many women are diagnosed right after pregnancy. Lupus affects many areas of the body, including the blood, kidneys, skin, joints and lungs. Generally, the body becomes its own worst nightmare.
Lupus is diagnosed if you have at least four of the symptoms. Anti-inflammatory medication is used to treat the pain of lupus, but there is no cure.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
This is another debilitating disease that can impact quality of life. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) attacks the linings of the joints (called synovium) due to the immune system. Swelling, aching, and potential deformity in hands, wrists, hips, knees, and feet can occur.
RA can be difficult to diagnose because many different types of arthritis have the same symptoms. However, an antibody called rheumatoid factor is present in 80 percent of RA patients. A blood test can detect this antibody. Tests that measure inflammation also may be ordered. For a visual, X-rays are taken over time to plot the level of joint deterioration. High doses of omega fatty acids can help with swelling and pain, as can certain medications.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This is caused by high levels of androgens -- male hormones -- in a woman's body. The androgens form when there is too much insulin present. The insulin infiltrates the ovaries and causes them to produce more testosterone. Cysts form as a result. Half of all women with PCOS end up with diabetes.
Symptoms of PCOS include excessive weight gain, more hair growth on the chest, face, back and limbs, irregular or nonexistent periods, and baldness.
When other diseases are ruled out, such as hyperthyroidism, an ultrasound to see if abnormal growths are present on the ovaries could be ordered. Treatment includes birth control pills to regulate menstruation and medicine to reduce blood glucose.
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