One of the best sun safety tips is to use sunscreen when spending time outdoors. However, the proper application of sunscreen is just as important to obtain the maximum benefits of sun protection.
As part of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is encouraging everyone to learn more about the proper application of sunscreen to lower their lifetime risk of developing skin cancer.
“Many associate a suntan with good health and vitality; however, 95 percent of all skin cancers are caused by the sun,” says Carol Drucker, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at M. D. Anderson. “While the sun does provide Vitamin D, just a small amount of sunlight – not a suntan – is needed to meet the body’s needs and regular use of sunscreen is a great way to limit that exposure.”
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http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/529806/
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