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If it is a 15 level or higher sunscreen that filters both UVA and UVB (read the label) and you use it according to directions, and re-apply as necessary, it greatly improves your chances of avoiding skin cancer, yes. It cannot guarantee you will not get skin cancer, nothing can. You take your best shot - and sunscreen is your best shot.
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Who gets skin cancer?
Anyone can get skin cancer to prevent all you have to do is use sunscreen.
How skin cancer can be provented?
A hat and sunscreen may also be of use.
Does sunscreen cause skin cancer?
I don't think so, but for every sunburn, you're 5x more likely to get skin cancer, so use sunscreen no matter what the circumstance is.
Why it is important to use sunscreen to protect your skin when outside?
because if not ur skin will pill and get cancer
Can going to the beach give you skin cancer?
Not if you use proper sunscreen and protect yourself from the ultraviolet rays that damage your skin.
What is the origin of melanoma?
It is cancer of the skin and it can come from longterm overexposure to the sun without sunscreen or people can get it from longterm use of tanning beds.
How can you prevent Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Take protective measures to sheild your skin. Watch out for too much UV ray lights, use plenty of sunscreen (that goes for any skin related cancer as well) and keep your skin covered when in the sun for long periods of time.
What do you use to keep safe in the sun?
sunscreen or sun cream or sitting in a shady spot
Why is it important to use sunscreento protect your skin when you go outside?
Sunscreen is so important because when applied it protects your skin from harm from rays from the sun. It protects skin from sun damage and skin cancer.it protects skin from sunburns.sunscreen protects your skin from ultra violet rays from the sun.natural ingredients are not allowed in sunscreen, the fda will not aprrove it. There is only 2 ingredients allowed in sunscreen zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Sunscreen also known as sun block is a lotion,spray or gel that absorbs the uv rays of skin exposed to sun. Light skin is more susceptible to sun damage then dark skin.some sunscreen and tanning lotions have tanning powder in them that does not protect from the sun. Medical organizations such as american cancer society recommend to use sunscreen because it prevents the squamous cell carcinoma and the basal cell carcinoma. Sunscreen can be controversial because some do not protect your skin from uva rays that does not cause sunburn, but does not protect against the uva rays taht can increase melaonoma another form of skin cancer and photodermatitis. The use of broad spectrum (uva/uvb) can address this concern. It is important to wear sunscreen to prevent damage of the skin from the Sun's harmful rays which can cause skin aging and cancer. You should wear sunscreen for prolonged outdoor activities where you will be under the sun, to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Excessive exposure to these rays may cause skin damage or, in severe cases, skin cancer.
Why do you need to use sunscreen?
First of all if you don't use sun scream your skin will go red as it will have burnt. Exposure to sunlight can cause premature ageing of the skin. This means you will get wrinkles much earlier than you should do. And most importantly, exposure to sunlight with out sunscreen can damage cells and cause skin cancer
If you stay out of the sun will it keep you from getting skin cancer?
While staying out of the sun will help to keep you from getting skin cancer, there are many other causes. You need to know your family's medical history, use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher), and wear protective clothing, etc. Staying out of the sun helps, but it's not the only cause. Just pay close attention to your body, and if anything changes, get it checked out =]
How can you help your skin healthy?
The most important thing to keep your skin healthy is to protect it from the Sun. Use shade, clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc. to block the Sun's rays.
