Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How effective is sunscreen for treating melanoma?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
SPF not treat: Sunscreens DO NOT treat melanoma. The treatment is surgical only.
Answered 5/15/2015
2.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If i have no family risk of skin cancer and i wear sunscreen everyday, can i have cancer in the future?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Skin cancer from to much sun? I go outside in the direct sun with no sunscreen daily for 30 minutes but never got sunburned. Is this safe?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What else other than wearing sunscreen can I do to prevent skin cancer?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Are there known side effects of not getting enough sun exposure without sunscreen? Do the risks outweigh the skin if skin cancer from sun exposure?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I wear sunscreen outdoors, but I have a raised mole. Do I have skin cancer? Is SPF 50 sunscreen going to protect me more than SPF 15?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I am always worried about getting melanoma. I wear sunscreen, get yearly (sometimes more) full body checks and do self checks.How can I quit worrying?
Do even lipsticks contain sunscreen with SPF 30? are lip balms really effective in preventing tanning or skin cancer? some good medicinal brands ?
Is using sunscreen improving the risk of skin cancer?
What to do if I know sunscreen is a must, what else can be done to protect your body from skin cancer?
Can sunscreen cause skin cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
