Follow these: Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM. •Do not burn. •Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths. •Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. •Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. •Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside.Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating. •Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months. •Examine your skin head-to-toe every month. •See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.
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Skin cancer prev: Several steps can be taken 1. Sun screen,2 table spoons , 30 min before going in sun. 2. Avoid sun bathing and sun burns 3. broad brim hat 4. Cover up with clothing and uses UV blocking sun glasses 5. Avoid Tanning beds and UV beds 6. Regular yearly skin checks with your doctor/skin cancer doctor. 7.keep new borns out of sun.
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