Prevention

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To prevent skin cancer, there are several things that can be done [7].

Avoid getting a sunburn because UV light can cause skin cancer and wrinkling:

• Do not intentionally tan.
• Do not use tanning beds.

Apply a generous amount of sunscreen to any exposed skin even on cloudy days:

• Use at least 15 SPF.
• Use a broad spectrum that includes both UVA and UVB rays.
• Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming or sweating.

Wear protective clothing that covers the skin when possible:

• Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants.
• Wear wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses.

Stay in the shade when possible:

• The sun's rays are the strongest between 10am and 4pm.

Use extra caution while near water, snow, and sand:

• These may reflect damaging sun rays.
• There may increase the chances of getting a sunburn.

Get Vitamin D through a healthy diet:

• Do not seek the sun to get vitamin D.

Examine your skin once a month:

• Early detection is important for treatment and reducing the chances of death.