Comments on: Skin Cancer Differences in Darker Skinned People http://skincancerinformation.net/skin-cancer-differences-in-darker-skinned-people/ Skin Cancer Information and News Thu, 13 May 2010 20:10:58 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kalisha http://skincancerinformation.net/skin-cancer-differences-in-darker-skinned-people/#comment-5 Kalisha Mon, 25 May 2009 23:49:35 +0000 http://skincancerinformation.net/skin-cancer-differences-in-darker-skinned-people/#comment-5 What a great article! I never thought to check my dog for skin cancer, but now he has passed away from liver cancer... Also, it is great that you pointed out the importance of sun protection for darker-skinned people. I'm black and I have often blogged about how sun protection wasn't a big deal while I was growing up. The only time I was told to wear sunscreen was when we had trips to the pool. That could be a crazy reason why whenever I smell sunscreen I think of the pool! Other than that it was never stressed to wear hats, sunscreen or to check for unusual moles. I think that we are living in a different and more unforgiving sun now and it is VERY important for ALL people to practice good sun protection. What a great article! I never thought to check my dog for skin cancer, but now he has passed away from liver cancer…

Also, it is great that you pointed out the importance of sun protection for darker-skinned people. I’m black and I have often blogged about how sun protection wasn’t a big deal while I was growing up. The only time I was told to wear sunscreen was when we had trips to the pool. That could be a crazy reason why whenever I smell sunscreen I think of the pool! Other than that it was never stressed to wear hats, sunscreen or to check for unusual moles. I think that we are living in a different and more unforgiving sun now and it is VERY important for ALL people to practice good sun protection.

]]> By: Julie Eley http://skincancerinformation.net/skin-cancer-differences-in-darker-skinned-people/#comment-4 Julie Eley Sat, 16 May 2009 22:07:12 +0000 http://skincancerinformation.net/skin-cancer-differences-in-darker-skinned-people/#comment-4 Hi. I enjoyed your article. It's very informative and well put. I don't know a lot about skin cancer in pets. All I can really comment on is cancer and darker skin. From what I've read, skin cancer is more likely to occur with those that have fair skin, blonde or red hair, and light colored eyes. Of course, if you tend to burn or freckle when exposed or have a history of sun exposure or skin cancer, you're more likely to develop it. With dark skinned individuals, you're right. The melanoma usually develops on areas that have not been exposed to the sun, like the feet, under nails, nasal passages, mouth mucous membranes, or genitals. Of course, fair skinned people can also develop melanoma in these areas. Just wanted to send my 'kudos' on a good article. And, I appreciate the info regarding pets, because I'm quite the pet person :} Keep up the good work! Thank you. Hi. I enjoyed your article. It’s very informative and well put. I don’t know a lot about skin cancer in pets. All I can really comment on is cancer and darker skin. From what I’ve read, skin cancer is more likely to occur with those that have fair skin, blonde or red hair, and light colored eyes. Of course, if you tend to burn or freckle when exposed or have a history of sun exposure or skin cancer, you’re more likely to develop it. With dark skinned individuals, you’re right. The melanoma usually develops on areas that have not been exposed to the sun, like the feet, under nails, nasal passages, mouth mucous membranes, or genitals. Of course, fair skinned people can also develop melanoma in these areas.

Just wanted to send my ‘kudos’ on a good article. And, I appreciate the info regarding pets, because I’m quite the pet person :} Keep up the good work!

Thank you.

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