How to prevent skin cancer after a bad sunburn

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Practice sun safety daily

Make it a habit to apply sunscreen in the morning and reapply it every two hours if you're outside. You should also wear sunscreen on cloudy days because UV rays can still damage your skin.

Protect your skin

Wear a wide-brimmed hat and UV-protective clothing. You can also create shade with tightly woven clothing that has a high ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating.

Use the right sunscreen

Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Apply enough sunscreen to cover your entire body, including your ears, hands, feet, and the back of your neck.

Protect your lips

Use lip balm with SPF or opaque lipstick to protect your lips from the sun.

Examine your skin

Regularly check your skin for new or suspicious moles, bumps, scaly patches, or sores. If you find anything, alert your doctor.

Get regular skin cancer screenings

If you've had a history of bad sunburns or have other risk factors, you should get regular skin cancer screenings.

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