Protecting your skin from ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer
Why is it necessary to protect the skin?
You can stop skin cancer before it starts.
- Exposure to the sun is the most common cause of skin cancer. Sunburns do the most damage, but sustained time in the sun increases the risk of skin damage and mole growth.
- Most early skin cancers are easily seen on the skin and may be curable if treated early.
- Some people have a higher risk of developing skin cancer. If you are aware that you have a greater risk, have regular skin examinations and take steps to protect your skin.
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH Carrie Henley | Last Updated: March 23, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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