For sun protection include sunscreen, sun protective clothing, eye protection, and sun avoidance.

A few tips:
Wear sunscreen daily, minimum SPF 15.
If sweating (or swimming) reapply sunscreen at least every two hours.
Wear protective clothing and eyewear. Try wide brim hats and clothing that covers your arms and legs.
Avoid the sun during peak hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (in North America), even on cloudy days and in winter.
Shade, shade, shade. Find some shade or make shade.
Also check the UV index.

Regularly check your skin, and talk with your health care provider if you notice any changes.

Skin cancer, abnormal growth of skin cells, is usually the result of overexposure to the sun and harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The most common cancer in America, Melanoma causes close to 75% of all skin cancer deaths.

Common types:
Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
Found in areas exposed to the sun like the head, neck, and arms, are usually very treatable.

Melanoma Skin Cancer
Considered the deadliest, is more likely to spread than other common types of skin cancer.

Merkel Cell Skin Cancer
Rare type of skin cancer, (aka carcinoma) can grow quickly and be hard to treat.

Lymphoma of the Skin
Starts in cells in the body’s immune system, some are called skin lymphomas (or cutaneous lymphomas).

Kaposi Sarcoma (KS)
Developing from cells in the blood or lymph vessels, can appear as red, brown, or purple tumors or blotches on the skin.

Please be sure to protect your skin using sunscreen, sun protective clothing, and protective eyewear.

Disclaimer:  No content on this site should ever be used as a substitute for medical advice from your physician.