National Don’t Fry Day

This day highlights the need for all of us to be aware of the importance of being aware of harmful effects of overexposure to the sun..

You and I need the sun not only for vitamin D but for your mood and spirit too.  The sun can make you feel happy and energetic no matter your age.  You just need to be careful when you are enjoying it.

The Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that there are 9,500 people diagnosed with skin cancer each day.  

There are three basic skin cancers:

• Basal which is non-life threatening
• Squamous is the next level and also treatable.  
• Melanoma is the skin cancer to be concerned about as left untreated it can be deadly.

Preventive Measures.

Wherever you live and when there is sun it’s important for you and your family to use sunscreen  (SPF 30 or higher) each and every day.  Likewise, sun glasses are key to keeping your eyes safe.

Furthermore, clothing in summer months can act as good protection from the sun.  Dark or bright colors help to absorb the sun’s rays.  

Densely woven cloth like denim can mitigate your risks as well as unbleached cotton, shiny silks and polyesters.

You should find some shade when you are at a park or at the beach or outside for an extended period of time..

Between 1801 and 1804 both UV rays and melanoma were identified but it has taken us many years to learn about how strong and destructive the sun can be.

Today, you can find so much information about skin cancer and safety measures either through your doctor or online.  Teaching at a young age can turn around the statistics on skin cancer.

Private Home Health Care also believes in yearly check ups with a dermatologist because early detection is key to avoiding a more serious skin cancer.