Preventions
Wear protective clothing when you are planning a day outside. Wide brim hat, long sleeves, gloves,
long pants all protect your skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays. There is clothing now available with an SPF rating!
Imagine, sunscreen protection right in your clothes!
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Seek shade. While this seems to be common sense, many of us forget that moving to a shady area will
provide some relief for your skin, especially during the sunniest part of the day: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. If your shadow is
shorter than you are – seek shade.
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Never substitute a high SPF for common sense safe sun habits. Re-apply your sunscreen every 4 hours and always right after you get out of the water.
Protect children from sun exposure. Be sure to play in the shade, use protective clothing, and apply sunscreen.
Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand because they reflect and intensify the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chances of sunburn.
Many medications can make you more susceptible to sun exposure. Check your medication handouts from your pharmacist.
Don’t smoke. Smokers have 3 times the risk of developing Squamous Cell carcinoma than non-smokers.
Perform regular self exams. Check your birthday suit on your birthday!
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