ABCD`s

If you are looking for cancerours moles on your skin the five signs that you should look for are A-asymmetry B-borders C-colors D-diameter

Terrific Tan!

Tanning beds mainly use UVA rays. The suns gives off UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. Both tanning beds and the sun are dangerous because they give off UVA rays. Tanning beds can be more dangerous than the sun. Most people believe that the tanning beds isn`t as bad as the sun so they stay in longer. This is bad because the radiation in tanning beds is concentrated.

Mad Melanoma Man!!

Malignant Melanoma is abnormal mass of melanocytes you can prevent this by avoiding sunlight for along period of time and getting lots of vitamin D. Compare to other skin cancers malignant melanoma is dangerous because it can lead up to death.Malignant melanoma can be treated by getting it surgically removed or by radiation.

Skin in the Sun!!

Melanocytes help to protect organs by providing a layer that prevents UV rays from getting to organs. Sometimes it is good to get sun exposure because it helps to produce vitamin D that gives calcium to bones. Some factors that effect skin color are exercise, sunlight, and low oxygen.

Marvelous Melanocytes!

Melanocytes are found in melanin. Melanocytes produce pigments that give color to our skin, hair and eyes.