The ABC’s Of Foot Melanoma
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The ABC’s Of Foot Melanoma
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Every year, when summer finally comes around again, we humans tend to get in the habit of shucking off our clothing. It’s understandable; solar radiation starts cooking up the atmosphere, and our sun-starved winter skin seems to be screaming for a little light. And really, is there anything more pleasant than lying on a blanket outside while the sun banishes thoughts of record snowfalls and subzero temperatures?
Unfortunately, all this lazing about in the sun can do more harm than good, particularly when you go out unprepared to counter the effects of sunlight’s evil side: UV rays. Ultraviolet radiation tends to mess cells up, and, if you’re exposed to a lot of it (from the sun or from tanning beds) it can result in malignant melanoma, a skin cancer that starts out in the cells that produce your skin pigment (skin color). Malignant cancers tend to spread rapidly to other parts of the body, and can result in death if not treated early.
A malignant melanoma can develop anywhere on the skin. When it occurs on the ankle region, foot or toes, it can be mistaken for a bruise that simply won’t heal, or you may simply not think to check the skin of your foot for warning signs. Unfortunately, this means that the melanoma can go untreated for some time, and will be more likely to be fatal by the time it’s finally caught and treated. Melanomas can also show up under toenails.
Anyone can develop malignant melanomas, but you’re more likely to be susceptible if you have light-colored skin, hair that’s blond or reddish, skin that freckles easily, or if you have lots of moles on your body or have had a bad sunburn while you were young.
When your skin begins to give way to assaults from UV rays, you may notice an area of pigmentation in your skin that does some unusual things. It might be flat (level with the surface of your skin), or raised above the surface, and although melanomas are often dark in color, they may also be red, pink, light brown or even white or colorless. It’s good to keep in mind the acronym ABCD when examining your skin for possible melanomas.
A: Asymmetry – The mole or spot is not symmetrical. In other words, if you were to draw its shape on a piece of paper, you wouldn’t be able to make two sides match up exactly.
B: Border – The mole or spot has an irregular border. The border might look blurry, uneven, jagged, or may have notches in it.
C: Color – The mole or spot is not one solid color. Melanomas typically have several colors, usually black, brown, and tan, although they may also include white, pink, blue, or red patches.
D: Diameter – The mole or spot grows larger in diameter. Melanomas usually grow larger over time. If you notice a mole or spot that is larger than about 5mm across, or about the size of a pencil eraser, or if you have one that’s getting larger, you’ll want to get it checked out.
Other symptoms of melanomas include their propensity to bleed, itch, or be painful or tender. You may also notice a mole that has spread pigmentation out through the surrounding skin, or you may have a bruise that simply doesn’t seem to heal. You could also find a dark patch or streak under your nail that doesn’t go away, and doesn’t seem to be related to an injury like stubbing your toe or dropping a hammer on your foot.
Whether it is on your foot or under a nail suspicious skin lesions should be investigated and a podiatrist should do the investigating. Like the magnifying glass wielding Sherlock Holmes he/she is – your podiatrist will do what it takes. This foot care professional will get to the bottom of things. It is imperative, therefore, that you go for a foot care evaluation the moment you see something suspicious.
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What would be the best foundation to use of fair skin with freckles?
I want to find a foundation, that can cover up my freckles to an extent and give me an even finish that looks professional. I have porcelain skin. I do have some spots as well, so hopefully cover them to! What suggestions do you have?
I seriously don’t like my freckles. I would like really like completely clear highlighted skin.
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Answer by lilcutie
Dainty Doll by girls aloud’s Nicola is designed for pale skin and works very well
Answer by Red
Almay has a foundation that starts white and adjusts to find your perfect shade and will hide your freckles though if you ask me your so lucky I’m a red head that’s born without freckles lol and I’m so jealous of those that do have them
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Stay away from drugstore brands, they contain mineral oil which is very acnegenic and will break you out. The best foundation I have used is by Faerie organic it is all natural, no chemicals or preservatives is light, airy, covers well and leaves a dewy glow. With fair skin you need something light and natural. Their minerals not only cover up pimples they help them while you are wearing them. Their foundation contains a mineral called boron nitride which is antibacterial, so it actually helps acne while you wear it. I suggest you try their free sample kit, because this sounds like what you need. Their website is http://www.faerieorganic.com
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I have pale skin too and i use Maybelline New York Dream Matte Mouse I buy th 010 Ivory but it does come in lighter shades. For your spots you could try Witch Natural Beauty Spot Stick it works really well. Remember to always wash off your make-up before you go to bed. x