38. The Top 5 Stories - November: Actinic Keratosis, Teddi Mellencamp's Melanoma Diagnosis, & 3 Sun Safety Tips from an NFL Coach

Welcome back to the Ultraviolet Tide! In today's episode, Leah Adams joins Erica for a new segment that covers the top five stories across sun safety, skin cancer, and wellness.TOP 5 STORIES FOR NOVEMBER:1. Is Actinic Keratosis Skin Cancer? What You Need to Know About this Common ConditionActinic keratosis (AK) is the most common precancer that forms on skin damaged by chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and/or indoor tanning. AKs that turn cancerous almost always become squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), the second most common type of skin cancer. 2. Why Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer is Now More Deadly than Melanoma WorldwideAlthough non-melanoma skin cancers are less deadly than melanomas, their prevalence is so high that the number of deaths is higher. Reasons non-melanoma skin cancer incidence and mortality rates are increasing:The growing age of the global population - aka more accumulated UV exposure Depletion of our ozone layer, the protective layer of our atmosphere that absorbs UV radiation 3. Teddi Mellencamp  - Melanoma Again4. 7 Surprising Signs of Sun DamageSometimes sun damage doesn’t always present how we think it should. Seven things you may not have even known was sun damage.WrinklesBroken blood vesselsBrown spotsMelasma BlackheadsA red neck 5. Defend Your Skin: NFL Coach Shares 3 Tips for Skin Cancer PreventionCONNECT WITH LOW ULTRAVIOLET:Website: https://www.lowultraviolet.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowultraviolet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowUltravioletTikTok: @lowultraviolet CONNECT WITH LEAH:Instagram: https://instagram.com/theleahalexisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/leah.a.adams.3BUZZSPROUT:Podcasting isn’t hard when you have the right partners! The team at Buzzsprout is passionate about helping you succeed. Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.Ready to start your own podcast? Sign up now for a paid plan and you'll receive a $20 Buzzsprout Credit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2074401