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To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (@skincancerprev) has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors. Our Friday Five provides facts, tips and information to help readers stay safe while basking in the summer sun. mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Sun Safety Facts
Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Protection from UV rays is important all year. CDC tells us what we need to know about spending time safely in the sun.
How do you protect your skin from the sun? Watch how layering #SunSafety tips can help: https://t.co/bQUtvvMwL9 pic.twitter.com/D0aCDi8vx4
— CDC Cancer (@CDC_Cancer) May 21, 2024
Summer Sunscreen Guide: Learn How to avoid Common Sunscreen Mistakes
Spending quality time outdoors can be great for your health but too much exposure to the sun comes with risks, too — like sunburn, skin damage, and over time, skin cancer. Sunscreen is a big part of protecting yourself, but there’s a lot of misinformation out there. To help you filter out the myths, Kaiser Permanente offers some basic sun protection tips, straight from a dermatologist.
Planning for some fun in the sun this #MemorialDay weekend? It’s easy to make mistakes when using sunscreen. Sarah Adams, MD, dermatologist, shares the most common ones. https://t.co/YJzyQHDkjj #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/U1hYwjZinv
— Kaiser Permanente Southern California (@KPSCALnews) May 23, 2024
Skin Cancer Signs: The ABCDEs of Melanoma
The ABCDEs of Melanoma:
“A” stands for “Asymmetry”
“B” stands for “Border”
“C” stands for “Color”
“D” stands for “Diameter”
“E” stands for “Evolving”
How to Check for Skin Cancer
Most melanomas that appear in the skin can be seen with the naked eye. The best way to find early warning signs of skin cancer is to examine your skin. Check out this guide from the Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
Performing a regular skin self-exam is an important part of skin cancer prevention and early detection. Learn more about skin cancer and what to look out for via https://t.co/R0mUnC3e17#skincancerawarenessmonth #protectyourskin #skinselfexams pic.twitter.com/3OR3ccjwOv
— Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (@fredhutch) May 15, 2024
IMPACT Melanoma
IMPACT Melanoma is the nation’s leading non-profit dedicated to significantly reducing the incidence of melanoma in the United States and saving lives.
The best sunscreen is the sunscreen you’ll use (every day)! Practice sun-safe habits and wear sunscreen every day. Learn more: https://t.co/TYaMbCFHcX#DontFryDay #MelanomaAwarenessMonth #Melanoma #SkinCancer pic.twitter.com/Od9LIJzE1X
— IMPACT Melanoma (@IMPACTMelanoma) May 23, 2024
Bonus! Don’t Forget Your Lips
During #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth, it’s important to also protect your lips —
👄Regularly apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
👄Use lip balms containing SPF.
👄Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption.
👄Routinely check your lips. pic.twitter.com/ERZuNPNjbJ— Medical Dermatology (@AtlantaDerm) May 22, 2024
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