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| Alternative Names: | Skin cancer - melanoma
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| Prevention: | It is recommended that you protect yourself from damaging ultraviolet rays on a regular basis. 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.
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Review Date: 4/10/2003
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Scott Howard, M.D., M.S., Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (8/2/2002)
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