2. CE R AN D
SKI N C AN
WH AT I S GE T I T?
W DO YO U
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3. M N CAUSES OF SKI N CANCER
AI
• UVA Rays (Radiation)
• UVB Rays (Radiation)
• Indoor Tanning-Sun Lamps-Tanning Beds/
Booths
4. UVA RADIATION
• UVA is ultraviolet radiation with
wavelengths between 320-400nm
• UVA Rays make up 90-95% of UV
radiation that reaches earth
• UVA penetrates deeper layers of skin
5. UVB Radiation
• Wavelength of 290-320nm
• Makes up 5-10% of solar radiation that
reaches earth
• UVB is the strongest between 10am-4pm
in April- October
• UVB causes sun burn
6. RISKS of TANNING SALONS
• UVA RAYS from tanning bed stronger
than from the sun
• Risk of Skin Cancer jumps 75% when use
tanning beds before age 30
• UV Radiation during indoor tanning
damages DNA in skin cells
• Indoor UV Radiation exposure can lead to
skin aging, immune suppression, and eye
damage
7. WO R S T E F F E C T E D
AR E AS
• North America, Cuba
• Eastern Europe
• Europe
• Australia, Asia Pacific, and East Asia
8. • Superficial Spreading Melanoma -Most
common type, found mostly in Caucasians
• Nodular Melanoma - Starts as raised area
• Lentigo Maligna Melanoma –Occurs mostly in
elderly
• Acral Lentiginous Melanoma- Least common
form
9. HIGHER RISK PEOPLE
• Over age 65
• Fair skin, light hair, blue-green eyes
• Lots of sunburns as child
• Use tanning devices
10.
11. MY SOLUTIONS
• Always wear Sunscreen
• Don’t stay in sun for long periods of time
• Don’t use indoor tanning beds-booths
