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Melanoma - Prevention

Alternative Names

Skin cancer - melanoma

Prevention:

Protect yourself from the sunlight's damaging ultraviolet rays. This includes the following:

  • Applying a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, every day (during winter months as well)
  • Wearing protective clothing, including hats and sunglasses
  • Refraining from intentionally lying in the sun or using tanning devices
  • Minimizing sun exposure
    • Especially during the summer
    • Particularly between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  • Reviewed last on: 2/5/2008
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Geller AC, et al. Screening, early detection, and trends for melanoma: current status (2000-2006) and future directions. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;57(4):555-572.
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