Healthy Living
10 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer
 Stay indoors or in the shade, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. |  Wear clothes that will cover your arms and legs when going outside. |  Wear a hat that will cover your face and neck. |  Wear UV-blocking sunglasses to protect your eyes and the skin around them. |  Wear sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection and an SPF of at least 15. For extended outdoor activity, choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or higher. |
 Reapply sunscreen or sunblock every two hours, after swimming or after excessive sweating. |  Avoid tanning. |  Consider taking Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3. |  Limit your alcohol intake. |  See a dermatologist at least once a year. |
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTORCall your doctor if you see or experience: | ||||
 A mole with irregular borders |  A sudden, fast-growing spot |  A patch of scaly, red skin that doesn’t go away |  A sore that’s taking time to heal |
 Bleeding or oozing from a skin spot |  Scaliness |  Sudden skin pain, itchiness or tenderness | ||
Your Safe Care is Our #1 Priority. | ||||
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