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Dodge the sun to protect your skin from Sunburn

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Sunburn is no fun Dr.Vikas Goswami , suggests that if you are going to spend time out-of-the-house on hot summer days, remember that sunscreen is your best friend. But it is likely that most of the times we forget to wear one. And the consequences can be dangerous. So if you think suntan is trendy and plan to soak in the sun anytime soon, ponder over it twice! It may come as a great surprise, but excessive exposure to sun can increase the risk of skin cancer. Visible signs of Sunburn Blisters Skin inflammation and swelling Allergy Red bumps Rashes Hives Bleeding What really causes it? Sunburn are primarily caused by two types of solar radiations─ Ultraviolet A (UV A) and Ultraviolet B (UV B). Excessive exposure of skin to UV rays accelerates melanin production. Melanin acts as a natural sunscreen and is responsible for pigmentation of the skin. More-than-usual absorption of UV light forms a tan as the skin’s defense mechanism against heat. However, the production of mel
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DR.VIKAS GOSWAMI ONCOLOGIST: LET’S BEAT CANCER SOONER & TOGETHER

Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells, which are the building blocks of our body. Some cancers may eventually spread into other tissues. Cancer starts when gene changes make one cell or a few cells to grow and multiply too much. This may cause a growth called tumour. There are more than 100 types of cancer and each cancer is differentiated on the basis of the cell that is initially affected. Symptoms and treatment depend on the cancer type and how advanced it is. Cancer symptoms are quite varied and depend on where the cancer is sited, where it has spread and how large the tumour is. Some cancers can be felt or seen through the skin - a lump on the breast or testicle can be an indicator of cancer in those locations. Other cancers have symptoms that are less physically apparent. Dr. Vikas Goswami , one of the best cancer specialist recommend to have an examination when you observe any symptom, since early detection of cancer can greatly improve the odds of successful treatment and su
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