MELANOMA+PREVENTION

=How Can I Protect Myself From Melanoma? =

UPF ** = The level of protection clothing/sunscreen gives to your skin to protect you from harmful UVB + UVA radation. **SPF** = The level of protection clothing/sunscreen gives to your skin to protect you from getting sunburns.  =Helpful Tips to Protect Yourself from the Sun's harmful rays: = 
 * First of all, you need to know about...
 * Try **not to be exposed to too much sun** (UVB rays)[[image:http://www.ecologicliving.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/sunscreen.jpg width="462" height="382" align="right" caption="http://www.ecologicliving.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/sunscreen.jpg" link="http://www.ecologicliving.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/sunscreen.jpg"]] 
 * Stay out of the sun **during midday hours** (10 AM - 4PM) as much as you can.
 * Wear **sun-protective clothing** 
 * Put on **daily sunscreen (SPF 15+)** Look for sunscreen that protects **both UVB and UVA rays**.
 * If you are at a higher elevation (mountains, etc.) use a **higher SPF level** sunscreen.
 * **Avoid sunbathing** salons or **tanning salons**
 * **Examine your skin** regularly or have it examined by a doctor.
 * **Dark colored shirts** provide more UPF protection
 * **Tightly woven shirts** are more protective.
 * The more you can see through the shirt (loosley woven) the less **UPF protection** it offers
 * **Black, blue, or dark green** shirts have approximately a UPF of 50

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