AT LAST!!!!! Summer is here, bringing with it long, lazy outdoor days in the open and under the African sun. Having fun under the sun is awesome but please take measures to protect you and your family from sunburn and heatstroke, even if you have toned or dark skin.<\/p>\n
Too much sun?<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunburn shows differently in lighter and darker skins. Lighter skin will typically look red and feel hot, painful, or tight. Darker-skin, people may not notice any redness, but their skin may feel hot, sensitive, and itchy. Sunburn usually improves on its own within a week but severe cases can lead to dangerous heat strokes. An icy cold bath may help, but contact a healthcare provider, or emergency services if your sunburn includes:<\/p>\n Cancer warning<\/strong><\/p>\n We all know that too much sun can cause cancer, even though the sun is not the only culprit. Please be aware of the following signs as early detection is critical when having to deal with Cancers, signs may include:<\/p>\n People with darker skin tones are more susceptible to a type of cancer called acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) which presents as spots in slightly hidden places, such as:<\/p>\n Please check your skin once a month and follow up with a dermatologist and or healthcare professional, at least once a year to stay on top of things or call LifeAssist if you have any concerns. Enjoy the great outdoors but remember to stay safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" AT LAST!!!!! Summer is here, bringing with it long, lazy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":36711,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[345,42,46,45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36696","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2024-dec-articles","category-your-wellness-body","category-your-wellness-her-health","category-your-wellness-his-health"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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