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Dr. Draelos concluded by reminding that, in addition to wearing sunscreen, the Academy recommends that everyone Be Sun Smart(SM) by:
-- Generously applying water-resistant sunscreen with a Sun Protection

Factor (SPF) of at least 15 that provides broad-spectrum protection

from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays to all

exposed skin. Re-apply every two hours, even on cloudy days, and

after swimming or sweating. Look for the AAD SEAL OF RECOGNITION(TM)

on products that meet these criteria.

-- Wearing protective clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a

wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, where possible.

-- Seeking shade when appropriate, remembering that the sun's rays are

strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If your shadow is shorter than

you are, seek shade.

-- Protecting children from sun exposure by playing in the shade, using

protective clothing, and applying sunscreen.

-- Using extra caution near water, snow and sand as they reflect the

damaging rays of the sun which can increase your chance of sunburn.

-- Getting vitamin D safely through a healthy diet that may include

vitamin supplements. Don't seek the sun.

-- Avoiding tanning beds. Ultraviolet light from the sun and tanning

beds can cause skin cancer and wrinkling. If you want to look like

you've been in the sun, consider using a sunless self-tanning product,

but continue to use sunscreen with it.

-- Checking your birthday suit on your birthday. If you notice anything

changing, growing, or bleeding on your skin, see a dermatologist.

Skin cancer is very treatable when caught early.

Monday, May 5, is Melanoma Monday(R) and the official launch of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month(R). Through the Academy'
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