Wednesday, November 4, 2009

E4hats.com doing their part to help prevention sun cancer

Skin cancer is something that, many of us can do our part in helping prevent. E4hats.com has made it their personal mission to carry the largest selection of sun protection hats for both men and woman.

There are many risk factors for developing melanoma or skin cancer. The risk factor you can best control to reduce your risk of melanoma is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Some experts believe that 65% or more of melanoma is caused by exposure to the sun, especially during childhood.9

E4hats.com is doing their best to get the word out and help educate people on ways people can help themselves and their loved ones prevent skin cancer:

Protect your skin.
  • Wear protective clothing. This includes a hat with a brim to shade your ears and neck, a shirt with sleeves to cover your shoulders, and pants. The best fabric for skin protection has a tight weave to keep sunlight out.
  • Stay out of the sun during the midday hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
  • Use daily a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Look for a sunscreen that protects against both types of ultraviolet radiation in the sun's rays—UVA and UVB.
  • Use a higher SPF when you are at higher elevations.
Set a good example for your children by always using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing.

Avoid sunbathing and tanning salons. Studies suggest that UV rays from artificial sources such as tanning beds and sunlamps are just as dangerous as those from the sun.

Examine your skin regularly, and have your doctor check your skin during all other health exams, or at least once a year.

For more information, see:

Skin cancer: Protecting your skin.

E4hats.com has an extensive collection of hats that provide protection as well as fashion. Ladies can have the best of both worlds, protecting yourself from the sun does not have to change your lifestyle; you can still do all the things you love. Whether you are going sailing, rafting, or on hiking trail e4hats.com has the hat to protect you from the sun: Convertible Crown UV Protection Hat - Pink, Big Brim Sewn Wheat Hat - Lavender. Men no worries e4hats.com has you covered as well, Choose from our wide selection of outdoor hats: Sunblock Aussie Hats-White, Sailing Hats-Taupe .

Those who live in warm, sunny climates or who have jobs that require them to be outdoors most of the time have a higher risk of developing melanoma. People who burn rather than tan, especially those who have red hair or blue eyes, also have a high risk and should take extra precautions to prevent melanoma.

Some people feel that a tan may protect against sunburn and thus protect against skin damage and skin cancer. But if you do not tan easily, the amount of sun exposure needed to get a tan will cause excessive skin damage and outweigh any possible benefit from having a tan.

We have the power through education to help prevent skin cancer. E4hats has stepped up to help people with fashion sun protection wear, with a selection and price range that is unmatched in their industry. Visit www.e4hats.com to start protecting you and your loved ones today.

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