Do…
- Reduce sun exposure
- Choose shade whenever available
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) daily
- Cover up with clothing, including broad-brimmed hats
- Wear UV protective sunglasses
- Avoid tanning, and never use UV tanning beds
- Keep newborns out of the sun
- Always apply sunscreen on children over six months of age
- If staying outdoors, remember to reapply sunscreen every two hours or after swimming or excessive sweating
- Examine yourself from head to toe every month
- Recognize the ABCDEs of moles and melanoma
- Visit an ASDS dermatologist at least once a year for a professional skin exam
Don’t…
- Ignore new or changing spots on your body
- Forget those often missed places when applying sunscreen (ears, scalp, lips, behind your knees)
- Be fooled by a cloudy day – the sun’s harmful UV rays penetrate through clouds and thick fogs
- Forego a professional medical evaluation
- Be afraid to ask questions – voice any concerns you have to your dermatologist
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