Well, times have changed. A golden tan is no longer a sign of good health but a harbinger of future illness-namely skin cancer.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancers, accounting for nearly half of all cases.
The primary cause is unprotected exposure to the sun and other sources of ultraviolet light. Still, prevention remains the best option. When planning your defense against skin cancer, one essential weapon is sunscreen. The number and variety of sunscreens available today are mind-boggling. There's even a sunscreen stick for people who hate greasy hands.