{"id":989,"date":"2019-04-29T20:06:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T20:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/?p=989"},"modified":"2019-05-22T17:32:52","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T17:32:52","slug":"may-is-skin-cancer-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/may-is-skin-cancer-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and, as a dermatologist in Naples<\/a> and\nMarco Island, FL, it is a time that I put extra focus on raising awareness about\nskin cancer via education and skin cancer<\/a>\nscreenings. We kick off the month with Melanoma Monday (May 6), which spotlights\nthe most aggressive and deadliest form of skin cancer that has been on the rise\nfor years. On average, one person dies from melanoma every hour! In 2018, the American\nCancer Society estimates that 91,270 people will be diagnosed with melanoma,\nand 9,320 will die from melanoma in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melanomas often resemble moles (most are black or brown) and\ncan develop on their own or from a changing existing mole. Most melanomas, similar\nto non-melanoma skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma),\nare caused by excessive intense ultraviolet sun exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melanoma, when recognized early, is almost always curable. The\nfive-year survival rate for melanoma when detected and treated in its early\nstages is 98 percent. If left untreated, melanoma can rapidly grow in size, spread\nto other areas of the body, and become fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research shows women are nine times more likely than men to notice\nmelanoma on others. Thus, screening your partner for new or changing skin lesions\ncould save their lives. The importance of skin cancer screening becomes even\nmore critical as we age and our risk of melanoma increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important tips to protect your skin:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Seek the shade, especially between the peak hours of sun exposure\n(10 AM and 4 PM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cover up with clothing, wide brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Use a broad-spectrum (UVA\/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30\nor higher every day! For extended outdoor activity, use a water\u00adresistant sunscreen\nwith an SPF of 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire\nbody 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after\nswimming or excessive sweating<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Avoid tanning beds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Do a self skin scan (and scan your partner) every month to\nassess for new or changing lesions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 See your dermatologist every year for a skin exam or more frequently\nif you have a history of skin cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Anne Marie Tremaine is a board-certified dermatologist\u00a0 with fellowship training at Harvard Medical School in laser and cosmetic surgery. She has contributed as a dermatology expert for online and print magazines including Family Fun, msn.com, menshealth.com, and ccn.com. In addition, she frequently lectures to professional societies on her diverse research. For more information about skin care, visit the Skin Wellness Physicians website at <\/em>skinwellnessflorida.com<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>send a message online<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and, as a dermatologist in Naples and Marco Island, FL, it is a time that I put extra focus on raising awareness about skin cancer via education and skin cancer screenings. We kick off the month with Melanoma Monday (May 6), which spotlights the most aggressive and deadliest form … <\/p>\n

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