Dermatologists in the United States tell their patients with skin of color to reduce their risk of getting skin cancer by doing the following:
| Seek shade whenever possible | Wear clothing that protects your skin from the sun | Wear sunscreen. |
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| The sun causes many skin cancers. | A wide-brimmed hat can shade your face and neck. You also want to wear shoes that cover the entire foot. African Americans often develop skin cancer on their feet. | Yes, people of color should wear sunscreen. Dermatologists recommend that people of color use sunscreen that has: 1. Broad-spectrum protection 2. SPF 30 or greater 3. Water resistance |
| Apply sunscreen to dry skin 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors. | When outdoors, reapply sunscreen. | Never use tanning beds or sunlamps. |
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| You want to apply sunscreen to skin that will be bare. Be sure to apply sunscreen every day — even on cloudy days. | Reapply: 1. Every 2 hours 2. After sweating or getting out of the water. | These emit harmful UV rays, which can cause skin cancer. |
REF: American Academy of Dermatology Association
Link: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/types/common/melanoma/skin-color
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