"12 DANGERS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO THE SUN & 12 REASONS TO TRY SUNLESS TANNING" 1. Sunburn - Multiple sunburns in your teen years is one of the leading factors for skin cancer. 2. Immune System Suppression - Scientists have found that sunburn can alter the disease fighting white cells for 24 hours. 3. Cataracts - Research has shown that UV radiation can increase the likely hood of certain cataracts. 4. Migraines & Headaches - Exposure to bright light can cause headaches to flare up. 5. Premature Aging of the Skin - The skin over time will become thick, wrinkled and leathery if overexposed to the sun for long periods of time. 6. Skin Cancer
- One in five people will now experience skin cancer as a result of
overexposure. This type of cancer is the most rapid increasing form in
the U.S. today. 7. Basal Cell Carcinoma - a cancer cell that lies beneath the surface of the skin. This cancer is seen more in younger adults than in the past. 8. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- a cancer cell that develops in the outlayers of the skin. If left
untreated this cancer can metastasize which basically means "spread"
throughout your body and can cause disfigurement. 9. Melanoma - People with family members who have had melanoma are at a higher risk. 10. Actinic Keratosis - By far the most common form of pre-cancer and is the result of prolonged exposure to sunlight. 11. Leukoplakia - A disease of the mucous membrane. 12. Actinic Cheilitis - A disease occurring on the lips. |