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Skin Cancer and the Sun — Dermatology's Disastrous War Against The Sun. The forgotten side of skin health and the necessity of sunlight. By A Midwestern Doctor (05/31/25)
With help from a detailed table of contents and our friend Grok ai, we’ve boiled a very long article by A Midwestern Doctor (AMD) into the summary below. If you or a loved one has skin cancer, please read the entire article.
📌Disclaimer: We are not endorsing any specific treatments; only providing plausible information.
Note: This is a revised and improved version of an earlier article AMD wrote about skin cancer.
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Table of Contents
The Monopolization of Medicine
The Benefits of Sunlight
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Rare Skin Cancers
The Great Dermatology Scam
The Most Desired Specialty
The Transformation of Dermatology
Changes in Skin Cancer
Managing Skin Cancer and Sunlight
Healthy Sunbathing
Sunlight Absorbance
The Budwig Diet
Microfluid Circulation within the Body
Preventing Skin Cancer
Treating Skin Cancer
Conclusion
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SUMMARY (Grok ai, edited slightly; images from article)
Dermatology’s aggressive campaign against sunlight exposure, driven by the American Academy of Dermatology’s rebranding in the 1980s, has overstated dangers of sun exposure while ignoring its critical health benefits.
Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, the most common skin cancers, are linked to sunlight but are rarely fatal, while melanoma, the deadliest, is not strongly correlated with sun exposure.
AMD critiques the dermatology industry’s lucrative practices, like Mohs surgery, and suggests safer alternatives like topical treatments for managing skin cancer.
Because sunlight plays a crucial role in health, including improving circulation and mental well-being, AMD advocates for balanced sun exposure to prevent chronic diseases.
Key Points:
Sunlight’s Health Benefits:
Essential for circadian rhythm, mental health (e.g., reduces depression), and blood circulation.
Drives fluid circulation via liquid crystalline water (H3O2), acting as a biological solar panel.
Ultraviolet blood irradiation (UVBI) mimics sunlight’s benefits, treating infections and autoimmune conditions.
Reduces breast and prostate cancer rates by 50% in high-exposure groups.
A 20-year study showed sun-avoidant women had a 60% higher mortality rate.
Skin Cancer Misconceptions:
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC): Most common (80%), non-fatal, linked to sun exposure.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC): Second most common, 95% survival rate, can metastasize.
Melanoma: Only 1% of cases but causes most skin cancer deaths; not strongly linked to sunlight.
Sunscreen may increase melanoma risk; fluorescent lights double melanoma risk in workplace studies.
Dermatology Industry Critique:
Dermatologists were rebranded as skin cancer experts via a 1980s PR campaign, which inflated public fear.
Mohs surgery, costing thousands, is overused despite cheaper alternatives (e.g., scraping, creams).
Private equity firms exploit dermatology, using non-doctors for biopsies, increasing misdiagnoses.
Medicare data: Dermatologists (1% of physicians) received 3% of payments ($3.04 billion in 2013).
Healthy Sunbathing and Prevention:
Optimal sun exposure: 10 a.m.–2 p.m., stop when skin turns pink to avoid burns.
Use zinc oxide-based sunscreens; avoid chemical-based ones due to toxicity.
Healthy fats (e.g., omega-3s) and zeta potential support skin’s ability to absorb sunlight.
Supplements like selenium, CoQ10, and vitamin D may reduce skin cancer recurrence.
Skin Cancer Treatment Alternatives:
Surgical removal is effective but overused; scars can cause chronic issues.
Black salve: Corrosive, risky, often causes worse outcomes than surgery.
Imiquimod: Stimulates immune response, less effective, has side effects.
Curaderm (nightshade extract): Effective for BCC, SCC, and melanoma with minimal side effects.
DMSO with vitamin C: 86.7% success rate for BCC in a 2022 trial, fewer side effects than imiquimod.Skin Cancer and the Sun — Dermatology's Disastrous War Against The Sun. The forgotten side of skin health and the necessity of sunlight. By A Midwestern Doctor (05/31/25)
With help from a detailed table of contents and our friend Grok ai, we’ve boiled a very long article by A Midwestern Doctor (AMD) into the summary below. If you or a loved one has skin cancer, please read the entire article.
📌Disclaimer: We are not endorsing any specific treatments; only providing plausible information.
Note: This is a revised and improved version of an earlier article AMD wrote about skin cancer.
__________
Table of Contents
The Monopolization of Medicine
The Benefits of Sunlight
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Rare Skin Cancers
The Great Dermatology Scam
The Most Desired Specialty
The Transformation of Dermatology
Changes in Skin Cancer
Managing Skin Cancer and Sunlight
Healthy Sunbathing
Sunlight Absorbance
The Budwig Diet
Microfluid Circulation within the Body
Preventing Skin Cancer
Treating Skin Cancer
Conclusion
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SUMMARY (Grok ai, edited slightly; images from article)
Dermatology’s aggressive campaign against sunlight exposure, driven by the American Academy of Dermatology’s rebranding in the 1980s, has overstated dangers of sun exposure while ignoring its critical health benefits.
Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, the most common skin cancers, are linked to sunlight but are rarely fatal, while melanoma, the deadliest, is not strongly correlated with sun exposure.
AMD critiques the dermatology industry’s lucrative practices, like Mohs surgery, and suggests safer alternatives like topical treatments for managing skin cancer.
Because sunlight plays a crucial role in health, including improving circulation and mental well-being, AMD advocates for balanced sun exposure to prevent chronic diseases.
Key Points:
Sunlight’s Health Benefits:
Essential for circadian rhythm, mental health (e.g., reduces depression), and blood circulation.
Drives fluid circulation via liquid crystalline water (H3O2), acting as a biological solar panel.
Ultraviolet blood irradiation (UVBI) mimics sunlight’s benefits, treating infections and autoimmune conditions.
Reduces breast and prostate cancer rates by 50% in high-exposure groups.
A 20-year study showed sun-avoidant women had a 60% higher mortality rate.
Skin Cancer Misconceptions:
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC): Most common (80%), non-fatal, linked to sun exposure.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC): Second most common, 95% survival rate, can metastasize.
Melanoma: Only 1% of cases but causes most skin cancer deaths; not strongly linked to sunlight.
Sunscreen may increase melanoma risk; fluorescent lights double melanoma risk in workplace studies.
Dermatology Industry Critique:
Dermatologists were rebranded as skin cancer experts via a 1980s PR campaign, which inflated public fear.
Mohs surgery, costing thousands, is overused despite cheaper alternatives (e.g., scraping, creams).
Private equity firms exploit dermatology, using non-doctors for biopsies, increasing misdiagnoses.
Medicare data: Dermatologists (1% of physicians) received 3% of payments ($3.04 billion in 2013).
Healthy Sunbathing and Prevention:
Optimal sun exposure: 10 a.m.–2 p.m., stop when skin turns pink to avoid burns.
Use zinc oxide-based sunscreens; avoid chemical-based ones due to toxicity.
Healthy fats (e.g., omega-3s) and zeta potential support skin’s ability to absorb sunlight.
Supplements like selenium, CoQ10, and vitamin D may reduce skin cancer recurrence.
Skin Cancer Treatment Alternatives:
Surgical removal is effective but overused; scars can cause chronic issues.
Black salve: Corrosive, risky, often causes worse outcomes than surgery.
Imiquimod: Stimulates immune response, less effective, has side effects.
Curaderm (nightshade extract): Effective for BCC, SCC, and melanoma with minimal side effects.
DMSO with vitamin C: 86.7% success rate for BCC in a 2022 trial, fewer side effects than imiquimod.
