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Is using sunscreen improving the risk of skin cancer?
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Yes: Sunscreen decreases the risk of getting skin cancer if applied correctly. Spf 30 or above is recommended, and reapply every 1-2 hours.
Answered 2/27/2013
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Yes if full spectrum: It is important to remember that spf only measures protection against burning, caused by the uv-b wavelengths; most aging of the skin and skin cancers relate to uv-a, so full spectrum sunscreen is important. (a = aging, b = burning.).
Answered 6/25/2012
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Yes: Yes, we have strong evidence that using sunscreen on a regular basis will decrease your risk of developing skin cancer.
Answered 4/2/2013
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