Sun worshippers trying to get tanned can also get skin cancer on their shoulders, backs, chests or legs. The best way to avoid skin cancer is to stay out of the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. When that isn't possible, wear sunscreen with an SPF factor of at least 15. Tanning booths work in conjunction with sunlight to create skin cancer and are therefore not recommended, according to physicians in the dermatology department at UC Davis Medical Center. Check your skin regularly to improve your chances of finding skin cancer early.
Moles are often good indicators of cancer development.
When looking at moles, the ABCD rule may help you tell a normal mole from one that could be cancerous. One half of the mole does not match the other. Varying shades of tan, brown, or black, or patches of red, blue, or white may be evident. All rights reserved.