Skin Health in depth

It may sound like some new fitness craze, but body mapping could actually be a very powerful tool in the fight against skin cancer – especially if you are prone to new moles or changing moles. But how exactly do you go about using a body map and in what ways can it be incredibly useful?

Australia is no stranger to skin cancer. In fact, Australians have been well aware of the dangerous implications of UV rays since before 1980, when Cancer Council’s SunSmart launched a health campaign with the slogan “Slip Slop Slap” to help change attitudes and behaviors associated with skin protection.

With summer fast approaching it’s important that Australians find ways to seek shade during the hours of the day where we’re exposed to the most UV.

Looking after your skin means more than applying sunscreen and limiting exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. As well as regular skin checks, keeping an eye on melanoma symptoms and being aware of skin cancer detection techniques, you can feed your skin from the inside and limit your skin’s exposure to potentially harmful chemicals that are found in a number of cosmetics. Here are some of the most powerful, natural oils that we can use to improve the health of our skin.

When you have a big old cold sore on your lip, you would probably prefer to hide away until it disappears. But this herpes simplex virus has actually been identified as the perfect therapy for melanomas. It may seem like an unlikely partnership, but according to scientists and the FDA, put a cold sore together with skin cancer and you have a match made in heaven.

Sunscreens come with SPF indications that we often consider the ultimate protection against sunlight and eventually skin cancer. However, things are more complicated than this. What is, really, the meaning of SPF on sunscreen labels? Do we get the sun protection that we think we do?

We are all aware of the health benefits of consuming vitamin-packed citrus fruit juices such as orange and grapefruit juice. However, recent studies have revealed that too much citrus fruit could actually be detrimental to our health, especially in regards to foods and skin cancer.

Whether your skin rash is a long-term condition or something that has sprung up out of the blue, it is wise to have an idea of what it might be before you head off to the doctor for treatment. It may be nothing at all; a reaction to something in your environment; the result of sun exposure; a serious condition such as melanoma or a chronic condition that needs a long-term plan. So exactly what is a rash? Our list of possible skin rashes, their causes and treatments will hopefully put your mind at rest.

If you have ever wondered how much protection you get from the sun when inside your car, you need to take a look at photos recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine of a 69-year-old truck driver who shows clear evidence that 25 years of driving can lead to damaged skin, simply from the sun’s rays. But is it wrinkles that you should be worried about or is skin cancer from driving the real concern?

When it comes to fighting skin cancer, it is not only vital that you use methods for the detection of skin melanoma/ and regular skin checks to keep an eye out for any skin cancer symptoms. To stay safe against melanoma it is so important to keep out of the sun and keep your skin covered and protected, as well as eating and drinking well. A diet that is high in free-radical fighting antioxidants can help in your battle against cancer. You can also improve your body’s cancer-fighting abilities by choosing the right drinks too. So what are the drinks for healthy skin?