September is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, making it an awesome time for people to hone their self-examination skills. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one out of each five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, adding to the 5.4 million new cases diagnosed yearly in the country. Treating skin cancer year-round is the best way to manage the odds and keep the risk at bay.
“The American Academy of Dermatology reports that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in this country,” explains Katherine Goldman, celebrity esthetician/wax expert and owner of Stript Wax Bar. “The good news is there are lots of things we can do to help minimize the risk of getting them.”
Skin cancer is when cells in the skin have been damaged by tanning beds or sunlight. The damaged cells begin to multiply rapidly out of control and form a tumor. Doing regular self-exams is the best way to find out the possible location of skin cancer early so it can be treated. To do a self-examination, remember these tips:
- Twice a year, do a self-examination of the entire body.
- When examining the body, look for moles, birthmarks, beauty marks or other brown marks.
- Once you have identified a particular mark, pay attention to whether or not it changes color, size, and texture. Look for spots that are irregular in shape or larger than the size of a pencil eraser.
- Also, look for skin growths that appear brown, black, clear, pearly, or iridescent, and that may sore, sore, itch, bleed, or scab.
- If you find spots that meet the criteria and are concerning, make sure to have them checked by a doctor.
“Along with regular check-ups, it’s important to protect the skin from the start,” adds Goldman. “We need to take steps early on to help keep our skin safe from the sun and choose safer tanning options. Our spray tanning is very popular, looks good and helps people avoid the risks of UV rays.”
Skin cancer is caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays, which are known carcinogens. There are 419,000 cases of skin cancer annually related to indoor tanning. Despite the available information about the hazards of tanning beds, many people still put themselves in danger. Spray tans are a healthier way to tan, as they allow people to avoid tanning by being in the sun or using tanning beds. People can still have the same bronzed and lovely look, without all the health risks of going to a tanning bed. Additionally, an estimated 90 percent of skin aging is caused by sun exposure, so people can protect their skin from cancer and aging at the same time when they choose spray tanning, over sun tanning or tanning beds.
Stript Wax Bar has locations throughout California, including in Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Lafayette, Oakland, Pacifica, and San Jose. They specialise in offering the best waxing services for men and girls, using the highest quality special blended hard wax. Apart from waxing in all areas of the body, they offer facials, spray tan, eyebrow shaping and make-up application. For more information, visit the website at: www.striptwaxbar.com.
About Strip Wax Bars
Stript Wax Bar is a salon dedicated to the art of waxing. They are dedicated to providing prime quality waxing services using prime quality products in a snug and clean environment. With unique services across multiple California locations for men and girls, Stript Wax Bar has established itself as an innovative and on-trend establishment. For more information, visit the website at: www.striptwaxbar.com.
