Prevention
- Avoid spending too much time in the sun.
- Protect your skin from the sun with clothing, including a shirt, sunglasses, and a hat with a broad brim.
- Use sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more on skin that will be exposed to the sun.
- Avoid exposing your skin to the sun between 10 AM-2 PM standard time, or 11 AM-3 PM daylight saving time.
- Don't use sun lamps or tanning booths.
Take the following precautions to find skin cancer early:
- If you have any of the symptoms listed above, have your skin examined by a doctor.
- If you have fair skin, have your skin checked by a doctor.
- Learn how to do a skin self-exam.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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