Precautions and preventive measures:
While considering the possible preventive measures that you can take to avoid the risk of skin cancer, the initial one that might come to your mind must be to lower your exposure to the skin. While this is true that it should be taken care of but it should also be kept in mind that there are factors involved as well that need to be taken care of.
It is necessary to beware of all the contributing factors and keep a check on the skin and especially on areas more vulnerable to make sure that no symptoms appear or if any do start to appear, appropriate measures and medical consultation can be provided.
If you are more at risk of developing any form of skin cancer, you need to keep the contributing factors in check.
Sunscreen application:
While it’s good to be out on a sunny day, do not forget to put on a layer of sunscreen. It not only offers your skin protection from UV rays, but this layer can also prove to be effective in lowering your exposure to the sun. Other measures to reduce sun exposure should be considered as well like wearing a shirt with full sleeves, covering your eyes with sunglasses, and wearing shoes that cover your feet.
In short, make sure that your body gets maximum coverage and minimum exposure to the sun. keep sunscreen with you especially if you think that you need reapplication in situations like swimming or other water-related activities.
If you have a child or infant with you, make sure they are well covered when you step out in the sun with them because they need protection from UV rays as well.
