environmental factors 7 th grade 2015-2016. dear 16 year old me! meredith stapleton
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What is Melanoma Cancer Affects the skin areas that give color to the skin and hair Can be cured, but can be lethalTRANSCRIPT
Environmental Factors
7th Grade2015-2016
Dear 16 year old me!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4jgUcxMez
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Meredith Stapleton
What is MelanomaCancerAffects the skin areas that give color to the skin
and hairCan be cured, but can be lethal
“In a Culture of Sunbathers, Tips for Shielding the Sun”
By Jane E. Brody
Follow up from reading The author believes that getting a tan is healthy?
True or False The body tries to protect itself from the sun?
True or False UV rays both tan and damage my skin
True or False Just one blistering sunburn early in life can greatly increase
the risk of developing potentially fatal melanoma? True or False
The darker the skin, the more prone you are to developing skin cancer? True or False
Sunscreen should be applied ____ minutes before exposure The best way to avoid sun damage is to ________
Sun Safety “I cant get skin cancer because my routine (school,
riding in a bus or car, indoor hobbies and vacations) doesn’t include any outdoor activitiesTrue or False
FALSE Doctors say that even brief sun exposure all year round can
add to up to significant damage for people, especially with fair skin.
The sun’s UV rays do pass through car windows, so driving or riding in car during peak hours 10am-4pm, to lunch on the weekends, bathes your hands and arms in UV damage
Cumulative, everyday exposures are linked to squamous cell cancer, not as dangerous, but this cancer has increased 20% of cancer deaths
Sun Safety “My father should use sunscreen at
football games, even though he only goes (and gets burned!) once or twice a yearTrue or False
TRUEMany believe it is ok to get a sunburn every now
and thenStudies show occasional exposure to strong
sunlight seems to increase the risk of the most serious types of skin cancer AKA MELANOMA
Sun Safety “If I’m wearing sunscreen, I can stay in the
sun as long as I want”True or False
FALSE It’s just not smart to broil in the sun for hoursSunscreen cant provide total protection from UV raysAmerican Cancer Society says
Seek shelter from sunLimit time in the sun at middayCover up with shirt, wear wide brimmed hat and
sunglassesSunscreen over 15 SPF
Sun Safety “A sunscreen labeled 30 SPF blocks twice
as much UV radiation as one labeled SPF 15”True or FalseFalse SPF: Sun Protection Factor SPF tells you how LONG a product will protect your skin if
you apply the correct amount of the product So SPF 15, the fair skinned person will begin to burn in
how long?15x15=225225 minutes or 3 hours and 45 minutes
You should reapply sunscreen approximately every 2 hours You should use a sunscreen that is UVB and UVA protection
Sun Safety IQ“ It’s safe for children to stay in the pool
all day if they slip on a t-shirt after a couple of hours and reapply sunscreen to their faces, arms and legs”True or FalseFALSEUV rays penetrate a white cotton shirt easily, and
easier when wetShirt is only SPF 5 when dry, and SPF 4 when wetWell below the recommended SPF 15Move into shade for a period of the dayBabies younger than 6 months, shade, sun
designed clothes and hats are best
Sun Safety IQ“ How often do you need to reapply water-
resistant sunscreen?”Every 2 hours or sooner if you are fair skinned,
after sweating or swimming and after you towel dryCheck the label to ensure you don’t need to reapply
more oftenMake sure the label says it is water resistant, there is
no such thing as waterproof sunscreen!Water resistant is meant for swimming or sweating
for no more than 40 minutesRemember that sunscreen comes off when you towel
dry
Sun Safety IQ“ Getting a “base tan” at an indoor
tanning salon is a good way to prevent sunburn when I go to the beach later this summer”True or False
FALSE Experts do say that does very little to protect against a
sunburn “Base Tans” may actually increase the chance of you getting
a burn, because you believe you can stay out longerTans injure the skin in general
UV damages deeper layers of the skin, and it accumulates from every tan/burn you have/get
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SAFE TAN!!!!!!
Sun Safety IQ“What are the two most common (and
painful) sunscreen mistakes?”USING TOO LITTLE AND WAITING TOO LONG
TO REAPPLYStudies show that most people who use sunscreen,
come home burned anyway due to the 2 simple mistakes
Adults should use 1 ounce of sunscreen to cover their arms, legs, face, hands, neck and ears.
Too thin of layers cuts the protection value in HALFREAPPLY AT LEAST EVERY 2 HOURS!
Sun Safety IQ“Approximately what SPF is a white T-
shirt?”4 IF WET, AND 5 IF DRY
What else should we do?Better clothing choices such as darker colors,
tighter weaves and specially treated garments are better
Sun Safety IQJust one blistering/bad sunburn early in life
can greatly increase the risk of developing potentially fatal melanoma?True or False
TRUE!
Sun Safety IQSunscreen should be applied ____ minutes
before exposure?30
When you walk outside after 30 minutes your body has had time to absorb the sunscreen to provide full effects
Sun Safety IQ“Now putting it all together. You applied
sunscreen at 12:00 noon, for an afternoon of reading beside the pool. At 2:00pm what do we need to do to BEST protect our skin?”MOVE TO THE SHADEWe can reapply sunscreen, and we can put clothes
on but it is best if we move out of the sun and protect the biggest organ in the body…SKIN
ABCDE of MelanomaA is for Asymmetry
B is for BorderC is for Color
D is for DiameterE is for Evolving
How to check yourselfAre the moles Asymmetric?
One half of the mole or birthmark should match the other
How to check yourselfB is for Border
The edges should not be irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred
How to check yourselfC is for color
The color is not the same all over, but may have differing shades of black or brown, and sometimes even have red, white or blue spots
How to check yourselfD is for Diameter
The are is larger than 6 milimeters (the size of a pencil eraser) or has increased in size
How to check yourselfE is for evolving
Changes in size, shape, color, elevation or another trait (such as itching, or bleeding)
Most important part
How to check yourselfStand in front of a full length mirror Use a well lit roomStart at your head and work your way down to
the bottom of your feetBegin by using a brush or hairdryer to part your
hair into sections so that you can check your scalp
Move to your face and neck but don’t forget your ears, nostrils and lips
How to check yourselfBe sure to check both the top and underneath your
arms, do not forget your fingernailsAs you move down your body don’t forget to check
places where only you can see. Melanoma can be found in places that are not exposed to sun light
Ask a family member or friend to check your scalp and back
The best way to monitor changes on your sin is by taking pictures every few months and comparing them to identify changes.
REACT QUICKLY if you see changes