Healthy Living
10 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer
![]() Stay indoors or in the shade, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. |
![]() Wear clothes that will cover your arms and legs when going outside. |
![]() Wear a hat that will cover your face and neck. |
![]() Wear UV-blocking sunglasses to protect your eyes and the skin around them. |
![]() Wear sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection and an SPF of at least 15. For extended outdoor activity, choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or higher. |
![]() Reapply sunscreen or sunblock every two hours, after swimming or after excessive sweating. |
![]() Avoid tanning. |
![]() Consider taking Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3. |
![]() Limit your alcohol intake. |
![]() See a dermatologist at least once a year. |
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTORCall your doctor if you see or experience: |
![]() A mole with irregular borders |
![]() A sudden, fast-growing spot |
![]() A patch of scaly, red skin that doesn’t go away |
![]() A sore that’s taking time to heal |
![]() Bleeding or oozing from a skin spot |
![]() Scaliness |
![]() Sudden skin pain, itchiness or tenderness |
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