i'm outside everyday in sun, am worried about the high risk of melanoma. can i get the tb jab to help prevent?

Question

What can I do to prevent malignant melanoma?

Answer 1

Use sun protection: There are many ways to protect yourself from sun exposure including sunscreen, sun block and protective clothing.

Answer 2

Increased risk: You should wear sunblock every day. And try to cover up and limit your exposure as much as possible to reduce your risk. In addition you should see a dermatologist at least once a year for a complete skin examination. I would not recommended the TB jab.

Answer 3

Liner: Use a disposible liner in the foot bath.

Answer 4

See below: Make sure the water is clean. Apply an antifungal medication after.

Answer 5

Maybe don't do it: Very difficult to sanitize public footpaths. In life, we all make decisions. Deciding to skip the footpath may be prudent.

Answer 6

See below: Don't use just your back. Bend at the knee and hips, when you are helping the person stand. That will allow you to take the strain off of your back.

Answer 7

Be aware : Be aware of proper body mechanics by using your legs as your power source and keeping the load close to your body while avoiding any type of twisting or rotation as you lift. Know your limits especially with large, bulky objects or heavy ones.

Answer 8

Supportive footwear: Heel pain often caused by insufficient support of feet. Orthotics are very helpful.

Answer 9

Supportive shoes and: If you have some mechanical abnormalities, orthotics. Its a combination of faulty mechanics meeting with opportunity that provides the trigger for heel pain.

Answer 10

Stretching: Keep the plantar fascia stretched out. Wear proper shoes for activity.Avoid hard surfaces as much as possible.

Answer 11

Depends on the cause: Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as, diabetic neuropathy, infection, tendonitis, arthritis, stress fracture, nerve irritation, retained foreign body, bone tumor, or a cyst. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Answer 12

By keEping : Your achilles' tendon well stretched.

Answer 13

Persistence: Tinea versicolor takes time to clear & often recurs. Perhaps prescription strength selenium sulfide lotion (2.5%) applied for 10 minutes daily for 7 days will work better than otc selsun blue (due to higher concentration of active ingredient). Washing clothing , bedding, bath linens (or perhaps using an ultraviolet wand) to destroy the fungus will speed recovery.

i'm outside everyday in sun, am worried about the high risk of melanoma. can i get the tb jab to help prevent?

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