Make certain that the top and brim of a straw hat have sunproof liners in place. Choose shirts and slacks made of fabris that you cannot see through. Wear protective eyewear. Sunglasses with UV-blocking filters are very important. The eye is the second most common site in which melanoma develop.
Some medications can increase sensitivity to the sun's rays.
Certain antibiotics, birthcontrol pills, diuretics, antihistamines and antidepressants may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Dress accordingly and take extra precautions if you are taking any of these medications. Talk with teachers, childcare providers, and camp counselors, asking them to schedule outdoor activities in the shade or early morning or late afternnon. Discourage use of tanning parlors. Tanning devices can damage the skin and eyes as much as direct sunlight and have been linked to increased risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.