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Melanoma
Nombres alternativos:
Cáncer de piel
Prevención:
Se recomienda protegerse regularmente de los dañinos rayos ultravioleta provenientes de la luz solar. Esto incluye lo siguiente:
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Aplicarse diariamente un protector solar con FPS 15 o mayor (también durante los meses de invierno)
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Utilizar ropa protectora, como sombreros y gafas para el sol
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Abstenerse de acostarse intencionalmente bajo el sol o de usar dispositivos bronceadores
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Minimizar la exposición al sol
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especialmente durante el verano
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particularmente entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 2:00 p.m.
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Fecha de revisión: 10/30/2006
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Versión en inglés revisada por: William Matsui, MD, Assistant Professor of Oncology, Division of Hematologic Malignancies, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.
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