Spring Break? Pack Your Sun Protection

The good news on cancer is that many types are on the decline. But one kind is increasing: melanoma, the most serious kind of skin cancer. As the weather warms and you head outside, remember this advice from the American Academy of Dermatology:

• Generously apply a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Make sure it protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
• Wear protective clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
• Stay out of the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest.
• Avoid tanning beds.
• Do an annual skin self-check. If you notice any changes, see your dermatologist.



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