Wear lipstick or balm with sunblock to protect your lips. If your skin is starting to redden from too much sun, go indoors as soon as possible. Don't use tanning booths. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of using any skin lotions that contain tar. Not all of these poisons contain arsenic, but some do.
Most skin cancers grow slowly.
By finding them early and having them removed, you may lessen the chances of the cancer spreading to other parts of your body or scarring your body. You should check your entire body, including your lips and eyelids, at least every six months. You may need some help checking your scalp, your back and the backs of your thighs. If one of your close family members has had skin cancer, or if you have freckles or very fair skin, you should ask your doctor to check your skin every year. Although most skin cancer is not dark, dark spots must be watched very carefully because they may become malignant.