As good as it feels on your skin, the sun is also something to be wary of, especially when it comes to melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States.
This cancer is one of the most common among people under age 30, and the incidence of this cancer has doubled since 1973. The best defense is prevention. Keep in mind that protective clothing, such as sun hats and long sleeves, can block out the sun's harmful rays. Also, lotions that contain sunscreens can protect the skin. Those rated 15 to 30 block most of the sun's harmful rays.