HOW TO HANDLE TANNING IN SUMMER
While it may be good for the soul to soak up some sun after a long
winter, it can mean trouble for your skin. More than 90% of skin cancer is
caused by sun exposure. In recognition of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month,
urging the public to take preventative measures in the sun this summer, and to
see a dermatologist if any blemishes or lesions are spotted.
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year. They recommend that adults should be checked by a dermatologist once a year. "The most important lesson is in prevention". "But early detection can prevent skin cancer from becoming life-threatening".
TOP TEN WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year. They recommend that adults should be checked by a dermatologist once a year. "The most important lesson is in prevention". "But early detection can prevent skin cancer from becoming life-threatening".
TOP TEN WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN
1. Use
sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15. Make sure it is
water-resistant and reapply every two hours, especially after swimming or
sweating.
2. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside so
your skin has time to absorb it.3. Be generous in application of sunscreen. An ounce of sunscreen should cover the face, neck, arms and legs of the average adult.
4. Wear protective clothing, like hats, sunglasses, long-sleeved shirts and pants.
5. Seek shade when possible, especially during the
hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm when the sun's rays are strongest.
6. Avoid tanning beds as ultraviolet light can cause skin cancer and wrinkling. Use a self-tanning product but use sunscreen with it.
7. Protect children by reapplying sunscreen often with an SPF of at least 15, having them play in the shade and wear protective clothing.
6. Avoid tanning beds as ultraviolet light can cause skin cancer and wrinkling. Use a self-tanning product but use sunscreen with it.
7. Protect children by reapplying sunscreen often with an SPF of at least 15, having them play in the shade and wear protective clothing.
8. Babies under the age of 6 months should never be
in direct sunlight and should always wear a hat and clothing that protects them
from UV rays.
9. Adults should perform regular self-exams. It is an easy way to detect abnormalities
10. Talk to your dermatologist and have a complete body scan once a year.
9. Adults should perform regular self-exams. It is an easy way to detect abnormalities
10. Talk to your dermatologist and have a complete body scan once a year.
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