Skin cancer primary prevention

Overview
Primary prevention for skin cancer involves various behavior modifications such as reducing exposure to ultraviolet radiation and/or minimizing potential harm caused by ultraviolet radiation.

Prevention
Although it is impossible to completely eliminate the possibility of skin cancer, the risk of developing such a cancer can be reduced significantly with the following steps: Although it is generally accepted that UV exposure is the greatest risk factor in melanoma development, some skeptics say that there is no proven data that links moderate sun exposure with the appearance of melanoma.
 * Reducing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, especially in early years
 * Avoiding sunburns
 * Avoiding sun exposure during the day (usually from 10 AM to 3 PM), when the sun is highest in the sky
 * Wearing protective clothing (long sleeves and hats) when outdoors
 * Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB radiation
 * Use SPF sun block of at least 50
 * Reapply sun block every 2 hours and after swimming