One sunburn , even as a young child is all that is needed to increase your risk of developing this type of skin cancer. The more hours spent in the sun prior to age 20 greatly enhances the chance of developing melanomas later in life. If you are going to be spending time in the sun you should follow a few simple precautions:
- Wear a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30 for adults and 50-60 for young children, re-apply frequently
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
- Wear sunglasses to protect against ultraviolet-B rays
- Avoid sun exposure between the hours of 10am-4pm if possible
The closer one lives to the sun, for example the more southern states, the greater the risk factor.
Keeping this in mind, go out and enjoy a safe, sunny day!
4 comments:
Very good recommendations for prevention. The gene treatment innovation isounds very promising
Chris, your computer skills amaze me--what a great job with the pictures--you always do a superb job.thinking of you and your husband-I have shared your story with my kids who are out in the sun many days unprotected--suncreen is now easily available to all the Lowell's
Chris, I agree with Eileen, your skill level is awesome. I too have a difficutl time with my daughter and sunscreen. I shared your story with her and she actually listened.
WOW, this disease is serious. I believe most of us have heard about Melanoma but are not really educated or equipped to protect our selves against it. Thank you for the important and useful info.
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