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Fact: CBD is not a cure for skin cancer or any kind of cancer, but there is scientific data that points to the therapeutic properties CBD had on dealing with side effects of cancer treatment like chemotherapy and radiation. While CBD has been on the radar and the next great hype for skin care, but today we will be discussing on how CBD can make have an impact on skin cancer.
Skin cancer
Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells often caused by exposure to UV (ultraviolet) from sunlight, tanning, sunlamps.
Three main types of skin cancer:
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
Skin cancer is often curable and treatable if caught early and can be avoided by limiting UV exposure and going for regular skin checkups. Treatment for skin cancer often includes cryotherapy, chemotherapy, excisional surgery, radiation therapy and photodynamic therapy.
Pros of using CBD for skin cancer:
CBD has been studied for it antitumor activity helping to slow down the growth and spread of cancer tumors for example, apoptosis and cancer cell proliferation
CBD can help manage the effects from cancer treatment such as pain, inflammation, nausea, loss of appetite and fatigue
Humans can tolerate CBD very well ever at a very high dosage
Cons of using CBD for skin cancer:
The side of CBD includes dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea and changes in appetite
CBD may interact with other medications and without consultation from doctors it could cause a negative impact
More research is needed to fully understand the potential CBD has on cancer
CBD is not a treatment for cancer, but should be treated as a supplement to major treatment plan
Here is what science have to say about CBD and skin cancer:
A study published in 2015 showed that the combination of CBD and THC can cause cell death and block cancer cell growth in vitro.
Another study on mice showed that CBD was able to reduce melanoma cells up to 90% in vitro.
CBD oil is thought to work for skin cancer through multiple mechanisms. Its potential anti-inflammatory properties could help counteract the inflammatory processes associated with tumor growth. Some studies indicate that CBD may have a preventative effect on skin tumors due to its ability to combat inflammation, which is often associated with an increased risk of skin cancer. Moreover, CBD has been demonstrated to increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes in keratinocytes exposed to UV radiation, suggesting that it may function as a protective agent for skin cancer prevention. Additionally, topical application of CBD has been reported to enhance phosphatidylethanolamines and ceramides while reducing proinflammatory and pro-tumorigenic lysophospholipids, which could contribute to skin cancer prevention. However, further research is required to confirm the effectiveness of CBD oil in treating skin cancer in humans.
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Reported by Vivek Roachthavilit
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