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| Skin Cancer - Facts for Women
Anyone who spends time in the sun can have skin cancer. People with fair skin, especially those with blonde or red hair, are more likely to get skin cancer than people with darker coloring. People who have had a close family member with a melanoma and those who had severe sunburns before the age of 18 are more likely to get this type of skin cancer.
What You Can Do
Most skin cancers can be prevented by avoiding being out in the midday sun for long periods of time. Wear hats with brims, long-sleeved shirts, and sunglasses. And use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher on all exposed parts of the skin. If you have children, protect them from the sun and don't let them get sunburned. Look at your skin regularly and have a skin exam during your regular health checkups.
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