Protect You Skin!

woman_sunblock.jpgDid you know that -

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States? More than 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually.

More than 90 percent of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure?

A person’s risk for skin cancer doubles if he or she has had five or more sunburns?

Aside from preventing premature aging, skin protection and sun safety are effective measures of preventing skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Foundation has these tips:

  • Seek the shade, especially between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.
  • Do not burn.
  • Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.
  • Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.
  • Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours.
  • Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
  • Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.
  • Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
  • See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.
January 10th, 2010 in Protection and Prevention, Skin Cancer, Tips and Guidelines