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Skin Cancer, Melanoma
Prevention
To help prevent skin cancer:
- Protect your skin. This includes staying out of the sun during the midday hours and using sunscreen.
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Reference Examine your skin Opens New Window Reference
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your doctor check your skin during all other health exams, or at least once a
year.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference October 12, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |
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