There is cancer in the body, and the skin will tip off! Reminder: There are 3 kinds of changes in the skin, seek medical attention as soon as possible
Grandma Liu, who lives in Jiangsu, is in her early 90s this year, and her physical fitness looks very good. She has lived in the same family for four generations, and her children and grandchildren are full of envy.
Half a year ago, Grandma Liu found a big black mole on her face. It looked very bad for her appearance. Surgery stabilized the condition.
1. Men more likely to develop skin cancer, study finds
According to statistics, men have a higher risk of skin cancer and a greater risk of death, so why are men more prone to skin cancer?
Researchers in Canada have studied the genes of more than 1,000 skin cancer patients and found that genetic mutations are more pronounced in male patients, and men are also at higher risk of melanoma and poorer five-year survival rates.
In general, the local organs, the iris of the eyes, the ear canal, the gluteal cleft, the anus, the scalp, under the nails, and under the tongue, have a higher chance of developing skin cancer, so you must pay more attention.
2. There are 3 abnormalities in the skin, alert to the advent of cancer
As the protective cover of the human body, the skin can escort the internal organs, but when there are some abnormal symptoms in the skin, be careful that it is a signal that cancer is coming.
1. Unstoppable itching
In addition to itching caused by mosquito bites, allergies, etc., you must be careful about the coming of diseases, such as diabetes, liver cirrhosis, lymphoma, skin diseases, etc., which may also cause itching symptoms.
2. Black moles become restless
When the black mole suddenly darkens, becomes larger, bleeds, itches, and becomes restless such as small moles around it, be careful of melanoma and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
3. Sudden yellowing of the skin
Unexplained skin color suddenly turns yellow, be careful that it is caused by tumor invasion. Eating too much food such as persimmons and papaya may cause orange disease, resulting in abnormal yellowing of the skin, but it can improve on its own in a few days, but the liver function is abnormal , symptoms of yellowing of the skin may also occur.
Three, skin cancer prevention, 2 methods are very important
As people grow older, many people will not only face various skin problems such as spots, wrinkles, and acne, but also may be targeted by skin cancer. Therefore, it is very important to prevent skin cancer. There are two methods. The essential.
1. Eat more fruits and vegetables containing vitamin A
A study by Brown University in the United States found that eating more foods such as broccoli, carrots, and sweet potatoes appropriately contains vitamin A that helps reduce the incidence of skin cancer. Vitamin A promotes the production of new skin cells and also protects against the risk of cancer caused by UV rays.
2. Use sunscreen
In addition to the prevention of skin cancer in the diet, it is also necessary to use sunscreen to avoid prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation, or use sunscreen clothing, sunscreen, sunscreen hats and other equipment.
As a barometer of physical condition, skin can also reflect the health of the body. If you have symptoms such as constant itching, abnormal changes in moles, and abnormal yellowing of the skin, you should be careful as it is a signal that cancer is coming, and you must pay attention. Usually, you must do a good job in skin cancer prevention, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and do a good job of sun protection.
References:
[1] "Cancer in the body, skin prophet? If there are abnormalities in these 8 parts, beware of skin cancer". Family Doctor Online. 2022-04-13
[2] "4 changes in the skin, beware that cancer has been eyeing you! Especially the first one, I will regret it for the rest of my life". Family Doctor. 2019-10-28
[3] "To prevent skin cancer, taking supplements is useless. Eating more of these fruits and vegetables is king! 》.Health Times.2019-08-20
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