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    Essay On Tanning

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    Do you like bathing in the sun? Going out and getting a nice tan? Of course mostly everyone likes going out into the warm sun‚ but going out without sunscreen is a bit risky. Tanning is one of the main causes of our countries skin cancer epidemic. People should learn the many risks and dangers of being over exposed by ultra violet rays. Tanning is a process in which people’s skin gets darker or tanner by ultra violet lights. Tanned skin is the natural defense mechanism for protecting the skin against

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    Malignant Melanoma

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    with darker complexions. Melanoma occurs in people over a wide age bracket. Rates continue to increase with age‚ the highest being among people in their 80’s‚ and yet still one of the most common cancers in young adults. Etiology Exposure to ultraviolet radiation seems to play a large role in the development of this disease. Intermittent‚ intense sun exposure‚ especially as a child or teenager can put someone at high risk for developing melanoma. It has been shown that melanoma is more common

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    perceive it to be. UVA versus UVB Rays UVB (Ultraviolet B) rays (the burning rays) are the primary culprit behind health risks. These rays penetrate the outer layer of the skin that causes burning. UVB rays are found in both indoor tanning (bulbs) and outdoor sun exposure (sun rays); 30-40 years ago‚ due to lack of knowledge of skin damage caused by tanning‚ there were more UVB bulbs in tanning beds. Today tanning beds manufactured use UVA (Ultraviolet A) bulbs. UVA rays tend to penetrate the skin

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    our atmosphere’s natural protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. This Web page provides a quick overview of the major health problems linked to overexposure to UV radiation. Understanding these risks and taking a few sensible precautions will help you enjoy the sun while lowering your chances of sun-related health problems. Did You Know? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and from tanning beds is classified

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    that moment was shocked‚ of course because there was a place could corresponded what had I described-The island country Maldives. We decided to go to Maldives‚ the mysterious place to us. First of all‚ we bought a lot of sun cream because the ultraviolet ray at there is extremely strong‚ usually the age of mine would got skin burned very serious. We packed many summer clothes and diving tools‚ which I bought with the sun cream. Our flight landed at the airport of Sri Lanka‚ we needed to cross the

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    Cause Deterioration of the Ozone Layer The deterioration of the ozone layer ‚ caused by Cfcs‚ endangers the lives of humans ’. Cfcs have a diminishing effect on the ozone layer. Furthermore‚ the deterioration of the ozone cause an increase of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation which can have a negative effect on human skin and eyes. As a writer for newsweek‚ I have investigated the scenario and found the following information. The earth ’s atmosphere is a blanket of air that surrounds the planet. This

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    Basal Cell Carcinoma

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    people with fair skin‚ blue‚ green or gray eyes‚ and blond or red hair‚ have a greater chance of contracting basal cell carcinoma then someone with darker features. Where you live can also affect your chances since certain places have a higher ultraviolet radiation than others. In some cases it can run in the family‚ and if you take any immunosuppressant or medications that help prevent organ rejection it increases your risks. Basal Cell Carcinoma can be caused by lots of things. One of the

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    learn‚ and educational methods to be used. Skin Cancer Skin cancer‚ which is caused from ultraviolet rays‚ is extremely prevalent‚ with over a million cases occurring annually (McGovern‚ 2006). Approximately 10‚000 deaths are expected in the year 2006 alone (Kelly‚ 2006). Melanoma is predicted to be responsible for 7‚910 deaths in the year 2006 (American Cancer Society‚ 2006). The ultraviolet rays cause damage to the skin that leads to the reproduction of abnormal cells that eventually lead

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    Nike prescription sunglasses do many things. They correct your vision‚ protect your eyes from the sun‚ increase your comfort‚ improve your performance‚ and enhance your appearance. Reconciling these different things requires an informed purchase based on the facts instead of hearsay and myths. Obviously‚ the prescription for correcting your vision is made by your eye doctor and is unaffected by myths. But other decisions that you make‚ affect your eye protection from the sun and your driving performance

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    Pterigyum: Case Study Relaxmedspa Abstract A pterygium is an elevated‚ superficial‚ external mass that usually forms over the conjunctiva and extents onto the corneal surface. The growth is generally benign and it commonly looks like a triangular overgrowth of the cornea of the eye. This paper shows more information about pterygium and a TCM approach to treating it. Introduction According to Fargo‚ 2008‚ chap 4.9: “Pterygium is a benign thickening of the outer coating (conjunctiva) of

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