Skin Cancer In Young Adults Kerry Phifer Maddie

Skin Cancer In Young Adults Kerry Phifer Maddie Walsh S

ON THE RISE!!! S Between ages 18 to 39 increase in the past 40 years. S Skin cancer grew by 800% in young woman and 400% in young men. S Tanning beds are more dangerous among young users. Those who start young have a higher risk of getting melanoma.

Basal Cell Carcinoma • Most frequently occurring form • Open sores, red patches, pink growths, shiny bumps or scars • Rarely spreads beyond the original tumor site

Squamous Cell Carcinoma • Second most common form • Scaly red patches, open sores, elevated growths or warts (may crust or bleed) • Found on the ear, lower lip, face, bald scalp, neck, hands, arms, legs

Melanoma • Most dangerous kind • Kills one person every 50 minutes • Second most common cancer in young adults between the ages of 15 -29 • Often resembles moles • Typically black or brown (can be skin-colored, pink, red, purple, blue, white)

ABCDEs to Melanoma S A = Asymmetry S B = Border S C = Color S D = Diameter S E = Evolving

Indoor Tanning Risk S 55% of college students tan indoors and studies found more than 419, 000 new skin cancer cases are discovered each year. S Teenage girls and young women make up most of the number of tanning bed customers. S Tanning indoors increases risk by 74% S 4 times a year can increase risk by 11% S 2. 5 x more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma S 1. 5 x more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma

Tanning S More than one million Americans use the tanning salon S 71% of tanning salon customers are women S Laying in the tanning bed just one time increases your chances of developing melanoma by 20% S UV tanning devices is listed in Group 1 which is a list of most dangerous cancer causing substances. S Frequent tanners may receive up to 12 times more of the UVA dose compared to regular sun exposure.

Indoor Tanning Facts S Skin cancer cases due to indoor tanning are higher than lung cancer cases due to smoking. S Although indoor and outdoor tanning are both dangerous, indoor is more dangerous because the higher level of UV rays your body is receiving in a shorter amount of time. S Teens are more at risk because there experiencing at a higher growth rate and their cells are more prone to the damage of UV radiation. Dangers S Tanning beds have two types of UV rays, UVA and UVB. Both can damage the skin and lead to skin cancer. S Causes premature skin aging like spots and wrinkles. S Changes the texture of your skin. S Increases your risk of eye damage if you do not use proper eye ware.

Solutions S It is suggested to avoid all indoor tanning use S If you want a tan use a self tanning product instead. S Limit outdoor tanning between S 5 -10 minutes of sun, 2 -3 times a the times of 10 am to 4 pm. week is enough to help your skin make Vitamin D. S Use at least a SPF 15 sunscreen or higher if your outdoors longer. S Wear protective clothing such as a hat or sunglasses.

Cites S http: //www. skincancer. org S http: //www. medicinenet. com/melanoma/article. htm S http: //www. skincancer. org/news/tanning/international S http: //www. cdc. gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/indoor_tanning. htm S http: //mfne. org/prevent-melanoma/your-skin-is-in/watch- tanning-is-out/