Lovelier Skin by Nurse Jill

If a skin condition lasts more than a couple of weeks or progresses and you have had no changes in skin care routines or exposures, it’s time to see a dermatologist. Be safe rather than sorry.

Be aware of all skin changes. There are lots of imposters.

“I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma - a form of non-melanoma skin cancer when I was a few months pregnant and I had surgery when our little boy was just 7 weeks old.

I want to raise awareness for such a great cause, as I still truly believe that people need to be educated much more. I was misdiagnosed for over 2 years as having eczema and if I hadn’t pushed for a biopsy the skin cancer would still be sat there now.

Since my diagnosis I know a few friends who have been diagnosed, so it really does help to share experiences.

It was a tough year last year both physically & emotionally. A journey which has taught me so much. I will pass all this onto our children to ensure there sun smart (I unfortunately learnt the hard way).

Skin cancer is hard & often the emotional scars are just as deep as the physical ones.

I will be putting my running shoes on & completing the Warrington half marathon with pride this year at the thought of the challenges I faced and overcame.”

Thank you for sharing your story Becky. The physical and emotional diagnosis of non-melanoma skin cancer is often overlooked, so sharing experiences really does help. We wish you the very best of luck and are truly grateful of your support, Team SKCIN x

Now that we are into the second half of summer (remember it ends on September 23), don’t let up on the sun protection. The UV rays are still strong.

Oh how I miss that tan I had as a teen as I curse that tan I had in my teens. Sun damage is cumulative. I wish I knew then what science is telling us now. The UV damage is DNA damage. That once bouncy skin loses its bounce. The loss of structure not only makes wrinkles but dark spots appear and dilated blood vessels become prominent as your skin no longer supports your tiny vessels. Remember to:

SLIP on a shirt
SLOP on the sunscreen
SLAP on a hat
SEEK some shade
and. . .
SLIDE on those shades!

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

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Lovelier Skin by Nurse Jill Lovelier Skin is Just a Phone Call Away. Call Now About Nurse JillLet me introduce myself. I’m Jill Cuff. I've been a Registered Nurse for my entire adult life. I've worked in medical surgical nursing, critical care, and 17 years in the operating room. A few years ago, as I saw my own skin aging, ...

Lovelier Skin treats syringoma, sebaceous hyperplasia, xanthalasma, skin tags, seborrheic keratosis, cherry angiomas, dilated capillaries, age spots, and more!

The sun contributes to many of the things I treat at Lovelier Skin by Nurse Jill. It destroys the matrix of the skin that keeps it smooth and elastic and supports your small blood vessels.

No matter what skin type you have - THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A SAFE TAN!

Tan seekers are at greater risk of skin cancer, including the most deadly form - melanoma. Even if your skin tans rather than burns, the simple fact that your skin has changed colour is a sign of damage. It’s a warning sign that should act as a serious reminder that once the tan fades, the damage remains. Damage from UV is cumulative, irreparable and the direct cause of 90% of the world’s most common cancer!

Want a tan? FAKE IT!

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Monitor your skin.

‼ The most common sites for nodular melanoma to present are on sun-exposed areas such as the head and neck, also often found on the trunk in men and legs in women - but it can appear in other areas of the body. They grow fast, downward and become quickly invasive (within months) so early detection is vital.

Nodular melanoma are usually black, but occasionally are blue, grey, white, brown, tan, red or skin tone. The images here show some examples, but if you detect any lump on the skin that is growing quickly - you must seek immediate professional assessment from your GP and/or dermatologist.

Because nodular melanoma have very different and distinctive characteristics to those of more common melanoma, a great way to remember what to look for is the ‘EFG’ screening tool.

E = ELEVATED
Look out for an elevated lump or bump that is usually uniform but can vary in colour.

F = FIRM TO TOUCH
Nodular melanoma are firm to touch and more even in shape than other melanoma.

G = GROWING
Any lump or bump that is growing quickly / persistently should be seen immediately by your GP or dermatologist.

Remember, if in doubt - get it checked out!

For all the advice, guidance and self-management tools you need to reduce your risk of skin cancer and detect the early warning signs - install the Skcin App on your mobile device:

Go to: app.skcin.org
(using Safari on iOS or Chrome on Android)
Tap ‘INSTALL’ and ‘Add to Home Screen’

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To the point.

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One bad sunburn is no joke. Remember to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, SEEK, and SLIDE. Protect you skin for your future.

Every time you get a tan or burn, you are getting UV DNA changes. These result in skin cancer, wrinkles, pigment changes, loss of elasticity in the skin and more. If you like the “glow”, get it out of a bottle.

‼ With UV levels on the increase, we debunk that age-old myth of having a ‘healthy glow’!

Turning any kind of pink or red is a sign of sunburn and skin damage. When our skin starts to burn it is our body’s natural reaction to over-exposure to UV radiation.

The superficial layers of the skin release chemicals, causing our blood vessels to expand and leak fluid - causing swelling. It’s this swelling that plumps our skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, making us appear more youthful - albeit for a short time.

The pinky, reddish colouration caused by the skin’s adverse reaction also serves as a natural rouge, but be warned...

Behind the scenes, that UV radiation is penetrating deep into the layers of the skin, causing cumulative and irreparable damage to the skin cells and is the primary cause of the UK’s most common and fastest rising cancer!

There really is NOTHING healthy about that ‘glow’.

💪 For all the information, advice and self management tools you need to help you reduce your risk of skin cancer, detect the early warning signs and confidently take action with concerns - install the Skcin app on your mobile device today!

Go to: app.skcin.org (using Safari on iOS (Apple) or Chrome on Android)
Tap ‘INSTALL’ and ‘Add to Home Screen’

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Sun can be dangerous even for skin of color.

IT’S EDUCATION THURSDAY!

WHAT ARE DPN?

Have you ever seen dark spots on the faces of people of Asian or African-American decent, most famously Morgan Freeman? Some people may think they are moles. They are actually called “dermatosis papulosa nigra” or simply, DPN.

Dermatosis papulosa nigra is common in people with skin of color. It affects 35% of Black Americans. DPN also occurs among dark-skinned Asians and Polynesians. Women are more frequently affected than men.

DPN is likely to be genetically determined with 40-50% of people having a family history.

These are benign lesions. Some people like their DPN. They may see them as beauty spots or trademarks. Others may not.

Standard removal is by freezing, or scraping them off. At Lovelier Skin by Nurse Jill, I use a fine probe and direct high frequency energy to dehydrate the individual lesions and let nature take its course as they fall off naturally.

If you are interested in a free consultation, contact:

www.lovelierskinbynursejill.com

Lovelier Skin by Nurse Jill Lovelier Skin is Just a Phone Call Away. Call Now About Nurse JillLet me introduce myself. I’m Jill Cuff. I've been a Registered Nurse for my entire adult life. I've worked in medical surgical nursing, critical care, and 17 years in the operating room. A few years ago, as I saw my own skin aging, ...