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Be skin-vigilant 'all year round'Date: 28/09/2007 09:32:33
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Health advice from the British Skin Foundation has told people with numerous freckles or moles to check their skin after sunny holidays and on a more regular basis.
Those left with concerns after checking are also encouraged to talk to a doctor, for the risk of developing a melanoma – skin cancer growth – is significantly increased for pale-skinned people with many moles.
Indy Rihal, of the British Skin Foundation, said that fair-skinned people, a category encompassing many Britons, should take extra care with exposure to the sun, remaining continually on the lookout for changes in a mole's appearance.
"Any changes in a mole's appearance should be seen to by a GP or dermatologist immediately," he said, ensuring that his advice stressed the need to be vigilant both on holiday and at home.
He went on to respond to a typical query over skincare: "Fake tan is a completely safe product and is, of course, the safest way to get a tan."
But while fake tan was given the green light, Mr Rihal warned against creams, saying that "it's best to avoid scrubbing the skin," while adding that those containing aloe vera may help to ease minor burns, but that it is advisable to see a doctor straight away if headaches persist.
According to Cancer Research UK almost three per cent of newly diagnosed cancers each year are melanomas, making skin-care an extremely important concern, especially for the fair and freckly among us.
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