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Stop Skin Cancer on the Nose, Before it Grows
Nose Skin Cancer Can Cause Deformities And Even Death Because the nose is exposed to the sun more than any other part of the body (except the top of the head for bald people), it is particularly vulnerable to cancer. When you have fair skin you are even more likely to develop nose skin cancer, but those with dark skin are not immune to nose skin cancer. The sun causes damage to the skin, which can result in precancerous lesions, such as actinic keratosis. This can be raised, crusty or scaly lesions that can if not treated can progress to...
read moreWounded Veterans Wear BekoGear for 2011 Denali Challenge
On June 25th, 2011,a nine man group of wounded combat veterans, led by ex-military Seal, Jonathan Cummings, embarked on a mission to climb the highest peak in North America, Alaska’s Mt. McKinley, also known as Denali (20,320 ft.). Vulneror non Vincor, “I am wounded – not conquered”, is the team’s inspirational motto that will carry the men to the summit. This inspirational expedition is a SCUBAnauts International initiative dedicated to the rehabilitation of our Combat Wounded Veterans. We are proud that the group chose...
read more9 Surprising Truths about Sunscreens
How do you choose the best sunscreen? In its 2011 sunscreen guide, The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reveals 9 surprising truths. It is common knowledge that Sunscreens help prevent sunburns, but beyond that people generally know very little about sunscreens. Most everyone knows the sun has dangerous rays that can cause skin cancer. But very few people are aware that sunscreen is not necessarily the best defense against the sun’s harmful rays. And while most people are advised to use sunscreens, they don’t know enough about the...
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