Gay, bisexual men more likely to suffer from skin cancer

According to researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in the US, rates of skin cancer were higher among gay and bisexual men compared to heterosexual men but lower among bisexual women than heterosexual women. Rates of skin cancer were 8.1 per cent among gay men and 8.4 per cent among bisexual men, statistically higher than the rate of 6.7 percent among heterosexual men.
Smaller studies have reported higher usage of indoor tanning beds among sexual minority men, a known risk factor for skin cancer. “It’s absolutely critical that we ask about sexual orientation and gender identity in national health surveys; if we never ask the question, we’d never know that these differences exist,” said corresponding author Arash Mostaghimi from the Brigham.

For the findings, published in the journal JAMA Dermatology, the research team leveraged data from the Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), using data collected from annual questionnaires from 2014 to 2018. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) uses the BRFSS to collect information about risk factors and behaviors among adults. About 450,000 adults are interviewed by telephone by the BRFSS each year.

The researchers compared skin cancer rates among heterosexual men to rates in gay or bisexual men and compared rates among heterosexual women to lesbian or bisexual women. Skin cancer rates were 5.9 per cent among lesbian women and 6.6 per cent among heterosexual women, which was not a statistically significant difference. However, the rate of 4.7 per cent among bisexual women was statistically significantly lower than heterosexual women.

The BRFSS survey did not collect information about risk factors for skin cancer, such as UV exposure, Fitzpatrick skin type (a measure of skin color and susceptibility to sun burn), HIV status and more.

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Cucumber can make your skin glow

Cucumber or kheera is a common vegetable that belongs to the gourd family. It comes with range of benefits. It is not only nutrient-rich, but its water content is almost 94 per cent. It has a refreshing and soothing effect on your digestive system and also hydrates your body. Though it is generally used in salads or as appetizers before having meals, it has a number of beauty benefits as well. Cucumbers are rich in Vitamins K and C, which makes it useful for your beauty regime. It contains manganese and beta-carotene. These nutrients are known for their skin healing properties. It can be used as a cleanser and a moisturiser. This vegetable can be used to tone and hydrate your skin. You may also add them to other natural ingredients such as lemon juice and yogurt or use it by itself. Here are a few ways in which you can use cucumbers to enhance your beauty.

Reduces sun tans and sun burns: Cucumbers act as a natural bleaching agent. It can reduce your tan. It also fades scars and restores skin complexion.

Lightens dark circles and puffy eyes: You can reduce puffiness and dark circles around your eyes just by putting slices of cucumber on your closed eyelids. The cooling properties along with the antioxidants and silica present in cucumbers help rejuvenate the skin. It also reduces water retention and controls puffiness under the eyes.

Makes you look younger: Cucumber contains manganese and potassium, which help in toning and tightening skin. It also helps in reversing the signs of ageing like fine lines, wrinkles and dull skin.

Minimises secretion of oil and acne: Cucumbers contain antioxidants that fight inflammation of skin. It helps in lightening the skin and relieving it from excessive oil and clogged pores.

Makes your skin glow: Cucumber juice or puree can be used as a natural toner or even as an astringent. It cleanses your skin and makes it radiant and healthy.

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Don't Drink Lime Juice And Expose to Sun !

Most people don’t know that combining lime juice and sun rays is a lethal combination, as the resulting chemical reaction is called Phytophotodermatitis. This occurs when your skin has any lime juice on it, making it hypersensitive to ultraviolet ray exposure. 

 This chemical reaction can happen to any skin color or type. The lime makes your skin reactive to ultraviolet light, typically UV-A radiation, which can penetrate glass. If you’re at the beach you should have lathered on sunscreen anyways but if you’re indoors you might not be aware of UV-A rays.

Symptoms include burning, itching, stinging, and large blisters can slowly form. Symptoms usually begin within 24 hours of exposure and peak 48-72 hours after being exposed.

 At first you will experience the inflammatory stage, lasting from one to five days. This can be prolonged if you develop blisters and have a severe reaction.
Hyper-pigmentation follows inflammation lasting from weeks to months. The burning and painful symptoms subside, but the skin color may change.

For a mild reaction, such as redness, burning or swelling, apply a 1% hydrocortisone cream three times a day. If your reaction is more severe, with deep red pigment, large swelling, skin erosion and  blistering, visit your doctor, who can prescribe a stronger cream.

Lime juice is not the only plant based liquid that can cause phytophotodermatitis.

Photosensitizing compounds in parsnips, citrus fruits, carrots, celery, and figs can also induce the same chemical reaction.

If you do come into contact with citrus juice or wild plants, rinse off the juice or dander carefully. Make a habit of  scrubbing well  after handling any citrus fruits. The best way to prevent this burn is awareness that it exists and sharing this information with others.

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Lemon juice good for skin problems

Lemon juice is high in Vitamin C and antioxidants and acts as an exfoliate, blackhead remover, skin brightener and as a treatment for sunburn.

How to use

mix lemon juice and honey/ sugar in almost equal quantity, apply on face, rub for some time, leave for few minutes to dry, then wash with plenty of water.

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