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Protect Your Skin from the Sun

 
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The Basics

What is Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. There are three different types of skin cancer. The two most common kinds of skin cancer are called nonmelanoma skin cancer. The most serious kind of skin cancer is called melanoma.

To learn more about skin cancer:

Start Today: Small Steps
  • Put on sunscreen before you leave the house.
  • Don’t forget your sunglasses!
  • Plan your activities so that you are inside or in the shade during the hottest part of the day.
  • Take this quiz to better understand your risk for skin cancer.

Find additional resources from healthfinder.gov.


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