Protecting Your Skin From Ultraviolet Radiation And Skin Cancer: Why Is It Necessary To Protect The Skin
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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 exams and take steps to protect your skin.
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Protecting your skin from ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer
| Last updated: | January 11, 2007 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman |
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