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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
5 places you're forgetting to apply sunscreen (and need to, according to derms)
According to a 2023 report published in the scientific journal Cancers, despite an increase in sunscreen use, the number of melanoma cases in the U.S. grew by more than 40% from 2009 to 2019. Researchers attribute this to multiple factors, including a warming planet and a stronger UV index. However, they also make the case that, though most of us know enough to use sunscreen, we may actually be applying our SPF wrong. For starters, "The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a sunscreen with an SPF minimum of 30 that has broad-spectrum coverage and is water-resistant," says Dr. Brendan Camp, a double board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology: Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery in New York City. But it's not enough to choose the right sunscreen — to avoid heightened skin cancer risk, dermatologists say we must know when to apply, how much to put on and how often to reapply. The official advice from the American Academy of Dermatology is that adults need at least 1 ounce of sunscreen to cover their entire faces and bodies. In terms of reapplication, Camp says, "The AAD recommends reapplying sunscreen every two hours when outside for extended periods and again after sweating and swimming." Remember that it takes around 15 minutes for sunscreen to fully absorb and start protecting your skin. And, even if you have darker skin, it's important to apply sunscreen frequently, as even the deepest skin tones only offer a natural SPF 13. Last, and maybe most important, is where you're putting all this sun protection. "The face, torso, arms and legs are the first places people apply sunscreen," says Camp. But he explains there are multiple areas of the body that are often neglected or forgotten when we're hurrying to smear it all on. The AAD suggests sun protection must be applied to "all skin not covered by clothing," which obviously includes areas outside the above scope. Below, we've outlined the most common places you might be missing with your sunscreen and just what kind of protection each area needs. When it comes to sun protection, the tops of our feet are an easily forgotten zone — first, because they might be in shoes when you start applying, and second, because they may be wet or covered in sand. But, if left unprotected in the sun, this part of the body is at risk for developing multiple forms of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma. In fact, in populations of color, feet are among the highest risk parts of the body for skin cancer. A good foot sunscreen should be non-greasy, water-resistant and contain a high level of SPF. Studies show that the ears are the third most common place on the body to develop skin cancer (yikes!) and, still, many people forget to protect them. Among the best sunscreens for this area is a potent mineral SPF stick, which allows for a precise application without the product slipping into your hair. Once the warm weather hits, experts say you should switch out your winter chapped lip treatment for a balm that contains broad-spectrum SPF. If you're eating, drinking or just tend to frequently lick your lips, the best practice here is to apply early and often. The easiest way to protect your eyelids from the sun is to consistently wear sunglasses, but, even if you do don shades, sunscreen is a good backup plan. To avoid irritation, choose protection that's specifically made for this sensitive area, ideally an eye cream with SPF. Camp recommends a wide-brimmed hat for protecting your scalp, but if you plan on swimming, he says, "consider a liquid or powder sunscreen to cover any exposed skin, like the part in your hair."
The Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Kelsey Parker mum-shamed for admitting she doesn't put suncream on her kids and strongly argues ‘they don't burn'
KELSEY Parker has come under fire after admitting she doesn't apply sunscreen on her kids. Tom Parker's widow Kelsey, 34, made the shock confession in the latest episode of Mum's the Word! podcast with Georgia Jones. 2 After Georgia, 38, complained that putting SPF protection on her son Cooper was like torture, the actress shared her bizarre explanation. ''It's cause he knows, Georg. It's bad for you - that sunscreen.'' Kelsey, who is now expecting her first baby with boyfriend Will Lindsay, went on: ''My kids do not wear suncream. The only thing that I may put on them is an organic suncream.'' The 34-year-old, whose late husband Tom tragically passed away in 2022 at just 33, absurdly claimed that ''suncream is so bad''. ''We never used to wear suncream, suncream causes skin cancer.'' According to the TV personality and vlogger, suncream contains ''really harmful chemicals'' - and instead of using sunscreen, you should simply stay hydrated and stay out of the sun during the hottest time of the day. ''The Spanish do a siesta. Why do the Spanish do a siesta from like 12pm until 2pm? Because it's the hottest time to be out in the sun.'' When on holiday, Kelsey strongly argued that despite not covering her kids, daughter Aurelia and son Bodhi, in sunscreen ''they do not burn''. Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, and it's the most prevalent form of all cancers in the world. "The good news is there are plenty of ways you can lower your risk of developing skin cancer," said Dr. Cheryl Peters, a senior scientist in cancer prevention at BC Cancer and BCCDC. "Unfortunately, there are quite a few misconceptions about sun protection that can confuse the issue." In particular, some media has reported concern with ingredients oxybenzone, a synthetic estrogen, and retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A stored by the skin, and other stories might talk about vitamin D and risk of sunscreen reducing the amount of this important hormone in the body. "This myth is very concerning to me," said Dr. Peters, reassuring that there ''is no evidence that approved sunscreens cause cancer or other health problems''. ''In fact, the opposite is true: not wearing sunscreen poses a significant cancer risk,'' the expert warned. Kids will complain about the lotion and say it is cold or pasty. However, children must get into a routine of applying sunscreen whenever the sun is out, experts insist. melanoma and premature ageing. 'Stop the madness' Online, Kelsey has since come under fire, with dozens of concerned social media users flooding to slam the pregnant mum-of-two. One person said: ''Sunscreen doesn't cause skin cancer. The sun does. Stop the madness FFS.'' Another Instagram user chimed in: ''Even if you're children have skin prone to tanning rather than burning they need UVA/B protection via sun cream to reduce skin cell damage. ''If you are reluctant to put suncream all over them then use UV suits and hats for sun protection but you should still be putting suncream on the exposed areas e.g face, arms and legs to minimise risk of skin cancer later in life. ''I appreciate there's anxiety around suncream especially with the noise on social media but as a paediatrician this is what I would recommend.'' A third commented: ''It's so important to clarify that even when skin 'tans', it is still sun damage. Our skin does not 'adjust' to the sun — that's misinformation.'' Someone else said: ''Such a strange strange flex not to protect your children from harmful UV rays. ''A simple scroll of your socials shows your don't apply a thick white cream to your children whilst in the sun. ''So you're either lying about your stance or going out of your way to harm your children. Either way incredibly strange!'
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Danielle Lloyd wears crop top co-ord during sunny Ibiza getaway after revealing she lost two stone following shock cancer diagnosis
Danielle Lloyd posed in a pretty co-ord as she shared a new stunning snap from her sun-soaked holiday to Ibiza. The model and TV host, 41, took to her Instagram to pose up a storm in a patterned pink crop top after revealing she had lost two stone following a shock skin cancer diagnosis. She teamed it with a coordinating tiered maxi skirt and a pair of designer sunglasses, as she wrote: 'My footprint on the shoreline is good for my soul'. While Danielle also shared snaps of her partying it up during Tomorrowland and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike's set at Ushuaïa Ibiza the day before. Taking to her grid, she shared a stunning snap of her outfit for the night, putting on a very leggy display in a lacy animal print rah-rah skirt. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She teamed it with a coordinating tiered maxi skirt, accentuating her tiny waist, and a pair of designer sunglasses, as she wrote: 'My footprint on the shoreline is good for my soul' But despite looking like she had a fun time with her pals, she confessed in the caption: 'Night 2 and starting to release why I don't party, but we move'. Her holiday looks showcased the mother-of-five's extreme weight loss, after she lost two stone following a shock cancer diagnosis. She was diagnosed with the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma, in February, which left in such fear for her life that she struggled to eat and sleep. Danielle, who is now cancer free, admitted to The Sun last month: 'Being a mum, I was trying to put a brave face on for everyone, but inside I've been crumbling. I was worried every single day that I was going to die.' She is mum to five children - sharing son Ronnie, seven, and three-year-old daughter Autumn Rose, with husband Michael O'Neill, as well as sons Archie, 14, Harry, 13, and George, 11, with ex-husband Jamie O'Hara. Symptoms of melanoma include a new mole or changes to an existing mole, which is exactly what happened to the star, when she noticed one on her collarbone was changing shape. After tragically losing a friend to bowel cancer the previous year, she knew it was worth investigating and visited her GP, who referred her onto a dermatologist who advised removal. This took place in December, but Danielle had to wait an agonising nine weeks before she was diagnosed. Recalling her reaction, she said: 'I just burst into tears. I wasn't expecting it. When I heard the word 'cancer', I just thought, "That's it, I'm going to die."' She then had to have the skin surrounding the mole removed as a preventative measure as doctors worked to establish whether or not the cancer had spread. Thankfully, eight weeks after her February procedure, Danielle was told she was cancer free. She previous announced her diagnosis to her followers in a tearful video on Instagram in February, where she recalled how she'd noticed a change to one of her moles. She explained that she told her oldest three kids about her diagnosis, but refrained from telling the two little ones, because they were too young to understand and worried they'd jump to worse conclusion. Speaking to Closer, Danielle said: 'I told the older three but not the younger two. Ronnie is at an age where he wouldn't really understand, he'd hear that word and think I was going to die. 'It was difficult telling the older boys, Harry asked me if my hair was going to fall out. 'It's hard because they're still young, so I don't know if they fully understand - which is a good thing because I don't want to put a strain on them.' Danielle also recalled the moment she was told she had skin cancer after she visited the doctors to get a 'very small' mole on her collarbone checked when she noticed it had changed shape. It is not the first time Danielle has had a cancer scare as she was rushed to hospital in 2023 after suffering from heavy bleeding. Doctors then discovered she had large cysts on her ovaries, but was thankfully told they were non-cancerous after undergoing a biopsy. She also found a lump in her breast last year and was given the all-clear in October after a biopsy discovered the lump was benign. What is malignant melanoma? Malignant melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes, cells found in the upper layer of skin that produce melanin, which gives skin its colour. While less common that other types of skin cancer, it is more dangerous because of its ability to spread to other organs more rapidly if it is not treated at an early stage. Symptoms A new mole or a change in an existing mole may be signs of melanoma. Melanomas can appear anywhere on your body, but they're more common in areas that are often exposed to the sun. Some rarer types can affect the eyes, soles of the feet, palms of the hands or genitals. Check your skin for any unusual changes. Use a mirror or ask a partner or friend to check any areas you cannot see. In particular, look for: Moles with an uneven shape or edges Moles with a mix of colours Large moles - melanomas often tend to be more than 6mm wide Moles that change size, shape or colour over time Causes Ultraviolet (UV) light is the most common cause of melanoma. It comes from the sun and is used in sunbeds. Melanoma is more common in older people, but younger people can also get it. You're also more likely to get melanoma if you have: Pale skin that burns easily in the sun Red or blonde hair Blue or green eyes A large number of freckles or moles Had a lot of sun exposure and you've had sunburn a lot in the past Used sunbeds a lot A history of skin cancer in your family or you've had skin cancer before If you have black or brown skin, you have a lower chance of getting melanoma, but you can still get it. Prevention Staying safe in the sun is the best way to lower your chance of getting skin cancer (both melanoma and non-melanoma). Do the following: Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am to 3pm in the UK) Keep your arms and legs covered and wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that provide protection against ultraviolet (UV) rays Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 and at least 4-star UVA protection – make sure you reapply it regularly Make sure babies and children are protected from the sun – their skin is much more sensitive than adult skin Treatment Melanoma skin cancer can often be treated. The treatment you have will depend on where it is, if it has spread and your general health. Surgery is the main treatment for melanoma. Radiotherapy, medicines and chemotherapy are also sometimes used. Surgery could involve removing the melanoma and an area of healthy skin around it, swollen lymph nodes if the cancer has spread to them and other parts of the body if it has spread to them. If a large part of skin has to be removed, a skin graft might be needed which could see kin taken from another part of the body to cover the area where the melanoma was. Radiotherpay is sometimes used to reduce the size of large melanomas and help control and relieve symptoms. Targeted medicines and immotherapy are used to treat melanomas that can't be dealt with by surgery, or have spread to lymph glands or other parts of the body. Chemotherapy, which kills cancer cells, is sometimes used to treat advanced melanoma when it has spread to another part of the body. It does not work as well as other treatments, but can be used if you are unable to have them. How dangerous is it? Generally for people with melanoma in England: almost all people (almost 100%) will survive their melanoma for 1 year or more after they are diagnosed around 90 out of every 100 people (around 90%) will survive their melanoma for 5 years or more after diagnosis more than 85 out of every 100 people (more than 85%) will survive their melanoma for 10 years or more after they are diagnosed
CTV News
11-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Tips to stay sun safe while outside this summer
A woman helps a man apply sunscreen as they relax at Britannia Beach in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Eastern Ontario's medical officer of health is urging people to lather on the sunscreen as they head outside this summer, warning exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays can lead to sunburns and cancer. 'The sunscreen is kind of your best friend,' Dr. Paul Roumeliotis told CTV Morning Live. Environment Canada says the UV index will be 7 or high today and Thursday in Ottawa, with sunshine in the forecast all weekend. 'It's quite important to recognize that, yes you tanned and so on, but there are dangers,' Roumeliotis said Wednesday morning. 'The truth of the matter is that exposure to the sun and sun burns produce cancer; you can get cancer 20-30 years later. So, the more you're exposed, the longer you're exposed it accumulates – the higher your risk. I call it being sun aware and sun safe.' Exposure to UV rays from the sun can lead to sunburns, wrinkles, skin damage, skin cancer, eye lesions and cataracts. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit says the people most at risk to UV rays from the sun are children, people participating in outdoor sports and recreation and outdoor workers. Dr. Roumeliotis says sunscreens are 'safe and will prevent cancer.' 'Sunscreen has to have an SPF factor. So what is SPF? Sun protection factor. We recommend 30 or over; what it means is if you apply it, you get protection 30 times longer than if you did not apply it,' Roumeliotis said. 'One thing we should be looking at as well is should not include PABA because that can irritate the skin. As long as the SPF is there.' The health unit offers several tips to enjoy the sun safely, including limiting time outdoors when the UV index is 3 or higher and between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dr. Roumeliotis recommends applying sunscreen to all parts of your skin that stick out, including nose, ears and shoulders. 'Everything that is exposed to the skin. You should do that 15-20 minutes before you go out,' Roumeliotis said. 'The waterproof, you need to replace it every two hours. Especially if children go through the water, when they dry off reapply it because it will wear off.' Roumeliotis insists sunscreen is safe. 'There's no question that scientific research after research has shown if you don't protect your skin against the sun, the accumulation of those UVA and UVB rays can cause cancer,' Roumeliotis said. 'Skin cancer can be fatal. This is not anything to play with. Influencers or not, bottom line is sunscreens are safe and will prevent cancer.' Other tips to enjoy the sun safely this summer include:
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
My beauty secrets to looking this good at 41...and why using this £18 skincare product from a young age is better than Botox
It might sound trivial, but for Australian TV news anchor Samantha Brett, the problem of how to apply SPF was a real one. Long days on outside broadcasts meant she needed more than one application – indeed, more than one colleague was diagnosed with a skin cancer during her 15 years on the news beat – but how could she put it on without ruining the face of beautiful, bold make-up she had to wear all day for TV? The dilemma nagged away at her until, in 2021, the mum of one hung up her press pass and founded SPF brand Naked Sundays – a range of easy-to-apply products, including make-up packed with sun protection and an SPF spray for fuss-free top-ups.
