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Does broad spectrum sunscreen help prevent skin cancer or does it just prevent sunburn and do nothing to prevent skin cancers?
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UVB blockage: If the 'broad spectrum' sun screen blocks uvb, it will help in prevening skin cancer.
Answered 12/31/2013
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Sunscreen: Yes. We have good evidence that sunscreen prevents melanoma and other skin cancers.
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