Glow: healthy summer skin from head to toe

Ebony, August, 2005 by Zondra Hughes

MELANOMA (Skin Cancer)

Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun and artificial light of tanning beds, and African-Americans are not immune to it.

Experts say that in addition to avoiding intense sun rays and wearing sunscreen (with a sun protection factor of 15 or higher, you must also examine your feet, hands, nails and other areas of your body, and report anything suspicious to your doctor.

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