Everything You Need to Know About Skin Cancer Prevention

With summer time comes lots of sunshine, but with it comes a slew of health concerns. Why is sunscreen important? Should you call your doctor about that mole? Here’s what you need to know about skin cancer prevention.

Staying indoors or under a shady tree to limit your sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. isn’t the only step you can take to lower your risk of skin cancer.

It’s just as important to know your risk level, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher and perform skin checks as recommended by a primary care provider or dermatologist.

Learn more skin cancer statistics and preventive measures you can take to protect yourself and your family.

University of Maryland Medical Center's guide to skin cancer prevention and sunscreen usage.
Recent statistics about skin cancer and proper skincare tips displayed in an infographic.
Instructions on how to choose a sunscreen, including looking for sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher and ensuring the sunscreen is broad-spectrum, meaning it protects against UVA and UVB rays in sunlight.
Skin cancer symptoms include moles that have: asymmetry, irregular border, different colors, a diameter of more than 6mm, changed in size or color.

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