Skin Cancer Prevention and Window Film

The most common type of Cancer found in the US is Skin Cancer. About 3.5 million cases of basal & squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States every year. On the other hand, Melanoma, a more dangerous type of skin cancer, will make up more than 73,000 cases of skin cancer in 2015.  Those Statistics are Frightening.

RISK FACTORS FOR SKIN CANCER

• Excessive Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation caused by the SUN
• Pale skin (easily sunburned, doesn’t tan much or at all, natural red or blond hair)
• You or members of your family have had skin cancers
• Unusual or large moles
• A History of Sunburn
• Immune System that is Weak
• Old Age
• Exposure to large amounts of coal tar, paraffin, arsenic compounds, or certain types of oil

SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER

Most people and their doctors play important roles in the detection of skin cancer early on.   Symptoms and Early Warning signs may include:

• A Change in the way the skin looks such as dryness, roughness or peeling
• Non Healing Sores
• Skin Color that spreads beyond its border, such as dark coloring that spreads past the edge of a mark or mole
• Tenderness, Itchiness or even Pain
• Any significant change in your skin. We all know our bodies well, so you should be able to detect if something seems just a little off.

PREVENTION

Avoiding exposure to direct sunlight and practicing sun safety is the best way to lower your risk of  Skin Cancer.  That does not mean you have to live your life indoors, nor even change much about your lifestyle.  It just takes a few simple modifications to help avoid this deadly disease:

• The sun’s rays are the strongest between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Avoid exposure to the sun during those hours.
• Be sure to follow the rules of Slip Slop Slap!
• SLIP ON A SHIRT
• SLOP ON SUNSCREEN
• SLAP ON A HAT
• Protect your eyes and the surrounding skin by wearing sunglasses with 100% UVA and UVB absorption
• Sunscreen doesn’t protect from all UV rays, so don’t use sunscreen as a way to stay out in the sun longer.
• Also make sure to follow the safe sun rules during cloudy days because sun can go right through the clouds..
• Avoid Tanning beds and sun lamps. Not only are they dangerous, but they damage your skin and can cause cancer.
• Last but not least, and because we spend so much time in our cars, getting your windows tinted is a phenomenal way to protect yourself from Skin Cancer.

Window Film has been proven to block at least 70% of the sun’s harmful rays that directly go through your windshield.  Many people in Arizona have their windows tinted for this specific reason, although the aesthetics are a great bonus!

Since not all Window Film is the same, you should make sure to use a qualified Autoglass Company when making all decisions about window tint.

AGD Auto Glass & Tint Co has been serving the automotive needs of customers in the entire state of Arizona since 2001.  We know what it takes to get the job done and we do it right, the very first time, no questions asked.

AGD Auto Glass & Tint Co.  

3414 S Mill Ave | Tempe, AZ 85282 | 602-759-5900 | Website

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