Orange December and skin cancer prevention

December Orange is the new campaign that promotes care against skin cancer. This disease is caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of the cells that make up the skin. Cells are arranged to form layers according to which they are affected, creating different types of cancer.

Skin cancer is not only associated with the skin, as many people think, but also with the general health of each individual, as it is the most common and widespread type, as it is affected by factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, stress, diet, poor quality of sleep, diseases in general, and changes Metabolic and hormonal, alcoholism, depression, obesity, anxiety, medications etc.

The most common of these may be basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The most aggressive and complex tumor is melanoma, which is also associated with sudden sun exposure and severe sunburn. With the advent of summer, people tend to enjoy the sun for long periods of time and neglect to use sunscreen creams and abuse tanning products, putting their health at risk.

_{Diagnosing skin cancer (Photo: Reproduction/CottonPro Studio/Pixels)}

Basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma can be characterized by red and sometimes ulcerated lesions, which never visibly heal. On the other hand, melanoma is defined by a dark, uneven lesion, with irregular edges and different colors with different dimensions. It may be accompanied by enlarged satellite lesions or nodes.

Both basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are quieter, but melanoma can metastasize, which means the tumor has spread to other organs. The December campaign, marked in orange, aims for early prevention so that there is a greater chance of cure.

Dermatologists claim that the use of sunscreen and proper nutrition are essential to a healthier life. The biggest benefit of sunscreen is the defense against sunburn and skin cancer caused by overexposure to UV rays. It also helps with the development of allergies and premature aging.

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