The Science of Skin

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SCAN: Self Examine Your Skin

Head - to - toe self-examination of your skin every month, for new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous. 

 1. What to do:

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2. What to lookout for:  

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Melanoma often resemble moles. While it is not the most common skin cancer, it causes the most deaths.

If you see one or more changes make an appoint with a dermatologist

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 SOURCE: This informative video has been sourced from the Tedtalk YouTube account - Presented by Mary Poffenroth

What's Clay got to do with it

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Destiny connect.com article by Dr. Nomphelo Gantsho on the low-down on why you should pop on a face mask tonight:

Link: http://www.destinyconnect.com/2017/03/17/whats-clay-got/

Melanoma - Skin Cancer

International Melanoma World Society Educational Symposium (Cape Town, 2017) 

Melanoma often resemble moles.

While it is not the most common skin cancer, it causes the most deaths.

Melanoma incidence is increasing worldwide, males more than females:

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Early Detection is Important

Head-to-toe self-examination of your skin every month, for new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous.

1. What to do:

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2. What to lookout for: 

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If you see one or more changes make an appoint with a dermatologist