The Importance of Wearing Sunscreen
Sunscreen has been the victim of bad press recently with critics pointing to articles that suggest that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer. This is a great article that explains that sunscreen is safe, but people who wear sunscreen might be allowing themselves to get too much sun because of a false sense of security. When heading out into the warm Arizona sun, please remember to apply a broad spectrum sunscreen and wear protective clothing/hats whenever possible!
Skin cancer is on the rise in young people. This includes both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. The risk is increased in those with fair skin, sunburns and tanning bed use. Don’t kid yourself by saying it won’t happen to you. Make the decision to protect yourself and avoid tanning beds. If you do have a history of sunburns or tanning bed use, please make sure you are getting a skin cancer check at least once a year.