Skincare
Fortunately, skin cancer is rare in kids younger than ten and almost 100 percent curable when detected early
and rarely tan. These apparent traits do indeed increase the odds of skin cancer, and there is an identified genetic link to melanoma. We know that exposure to UV radiation, sunburns and blistering by far exceeds a risk of melanoma in any stage of life or ethnicity. The more UV exposure, the more common non-melanotic lesions will appear later in life — such as basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma — and the risks are rising among adolescents using tanning beds. Fortunately, skin cancer is rare among
children younger than ten and is almost 100 percent curable when detected early. Between 1973 and 2009, pediatric melanoma cases had risen yearly, nearly doubling in size for a total of 250 in 1973 to 500 cases today. In an effort to prevent skin cancer, the AAD recommends keeping infants
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younger than six months out of the sun — seeking shade and/or protective clothing. After six months, sunscreen is not only safe, but encouraged for all ethnicities. Apply water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to a child’s exposed skin. Sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are most appropriate for an infant and toddler, and should be reap- plied every one-to-two hours. Some children may have certain conditions that may predispose them to develop skin cancer at any age, regard- less of sun exposure. Most healthcare providers have identified birthmarks such as giant melanocytic nevi or dysplastic nevus syndrome. Such birthmarks, moles and freckles can confuse parents and mimic skin cancer. To make matters worse, pediatric melanoma lesions differ from those found
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