Introduction
Skin cancer prevention includes avoiding sun and other causes of skin cancer, protection against these causes, regular self-examination, and checking suspicious skin changes by a dermatologist.
Avoiding Causes of Skin Cancer
Avoiding Sun
- Avoid direct sun exposure between 10 am and 4 pm, especially in summer, in regions close to equator (± 30 degrees latitude), and in high altitudes.
- Not only long term exposure, but also short non-regular exposures (minutes) to intense sunlight may increase the risk of skin cancer. A person with fair skin may get burns in 15 minutes, so avoid getting burns.
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