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Counsel your clients on protecting their skin from the harmful UV rays. Educate them to: Find an ASDS member dermatologist near you: www.asds.net Wear sunscreen. Broad-spectrum sunscreens with an SPF of 30 or higher are a good defense. Avoid sun during peak hours. UV light is strongest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cover up. Hats, sunglasses and protective clothing made of tightly knit fabric can help. Avoid tanning beds. HOW TO REFER YOUR CLIENTS to a dermatologist if you see a suspicious area of skin: 1. Don’t alarm them! The client should not be frightened. Use comfortable, non-threatening language. The 2. Be curious. Ask: FACTS How long have you had this? Has it changed in any way? Does it have any funny sensations? 3.Relax and refer. Beauty and hair professionals are not expected to diagnose skin cancer. If there are red flags, suggest that the client see a physician: Have you ever had this mole examined by a dermatologist? The next time you see your doctor, why don’t you have you have him/her look at this for you? For more information on skin cancer, to find an ASDS member dermatologist or to download a PDF of this brochure, visit asds.net. © American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. All rights reserved. hair and beauty professionals should know about scalp skin cancer FACT Skin cancer is an equal opportunity disease FACT There are three main types of skin cancer Nearly 1.5 million people in the United States are diagnosed each year with skin cancer. This most common form of cancer also causes more than 12,000 deaths annually. While skin cancer is more common in fairskinned individuals, it can affect any ethnicity. When skin cancer occurs in African- Americans, Asians and Latinos, it is frequently diagnosed at a later stage, which can result in poorer outcomes. The key to reducing the devastating effects of skin cancer is prevention and early detection. Skin cancer often starts as simple changes to the skin, first as new growths that – while not cancer – can become so over time. The most common types of skin cancer include: Did you know? Unlike many other forms of cancer, skin cancer is often visible. Since hair and beauty professionals see the entire scalp during the course of their work, they can find growths that clients might not see. As a professional in these industries, you are not expected to diagnose skin cancer. Instead, you can identify suspicious skin growths during the course of your work and prompt clients to visit a dermatologist for further investigation. The true benefit is the awareness and referral that you can bring to the client. You can help to possibly save a life! Did you know? Indoor tanning beds are more harmful to your skin than the sun. People who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by 75 percent. FACT That lesion can’t be ignored Any suspicious new growths or changes in existing moles or growths should be examined by a dermatologist immediately. Most skin cancer is curable if treated early enough. Did you know? 20% of Americans will develop some type of skin cancer during their lifetimes. Basal cell carcinoma – This most common type of skin cancer is typically found on the head and neck. Rarely life-threatening, it may appear as a translucent or pearly bump; a sore that does not heal; a pink, slightly elevated growth; a reddish irritated patch of skin; or a waxy scar-like lesion. Squamous cell carcinoma – This skin cancer develops as a result of sun exposure as well as from skin injuries such as burns, scars, sores and ulcers. It may appear as a scaly area of skin with a red, inflamed base; a non-healing ulcer; or a crusted patch of skin. Actinic keratoses, or “pre-cancers,” are red, scaly patches on the skin that may feel like sandpaper. If left untreated, they may turn into squamous cell carcinoma. Melanoma – This is the most serious type of skin cancer because of its ability to spread. Melanoma often develops as a new mole or as changes to an existing mole. One person dies from melanoma every hour. FACT Dermatologists are the experts in skin, hair and nails Members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) are board-certified dermatologists who are experts in maintaining skin, hair and nail health throughout life. Did you know? ASDS members treat more than 3 million skin cancers each year. For skin cancer, an ASDS dermatologist may recommend surgically removing cancerous tissue or destroying cancerous tissue with lasers, a cold spray or a combination of scraping and cauterization. FACT Early detection is critical It is vital to know the early warning signs. Did you know? Melanoma can develop anywhere, even in places that are not exposed to the sun, such as within the hairline, the soles of the feet or even under the nails. The SHADE mnemonic developed by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery is an easy way to remember the signs that might indicate skin cancer: SurfaceThe skin surface is scaly, crusty and/or bleeding. HeightThe skin is raised or sunken. AgeThe skin is abnormal for more than one month; the client is usually 40 and older. Dermatology Clients can get a suspicious Evaluationmole or patch of skin evaluated by an ASDS member dermatologist. Visit asds.net to find a dermatologist near you.