Many couples honeymoon on paradise islands or somewhere hot to soak up the sun and relax after the stress of organising a wedding. We all say that a golden suntan appears healthy, but it comes at a high price. Despite comments on how good you look when returning from your honeymoon, the damage caused by the sun's rays can have a lasting impact on your skin.
Every year, over 40,000 Britons develop skin cancer. Read the Slimfit.co.uk sun safety guide for healthy tanning this summer to minimise your chances of becoming one of them:
Everyone is vulnerable to skin cancer; irrespective of how well you cover up, how often you holiday and how high your protection is - why? Because sun damage has a cumulative effect, so anyone who has ever spent time in the sun may be vulnerable to skin cancer. The key to fighting this disease is early detection.
This means having yearly checks on moles by a doctor and doing a monthly self-exam. If you notice any new developments or changes in the size, shape or colour of moles, freckles, skin tags, brown spots, bumps or nodules on your body, see your doctor right away to make sure it's nothing serious.
Types of skin cancer
There are three basic types of skin cancer. Here is a profile of each:
Basal cell carcinoma: This is the most common form of skin cancer, which usually appears on areas of the body that are most exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck and head. Originating on the top layer of the skin, or epidermis, this ...
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