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Are you at a higher risk for skin cancer? Treat your skin right to prevent skin cancer! Follow these simple tips to protect your skin.

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Page 1: Preventing Skin Cancer

ARE YOU AT A HIGHERRISK FOR SKIN CANCER?

ORYour risk for contracting skin cancer is greater if you have:

If you’re over 65, or have a family or personal history of skin cancer.

Fair skin colorFair hair color

Fair eye color

Freckles

Moles

Treat your skin right to prevent skin cancer!Follow these simple tips to protect your skin:

Wear sunscreenyear round

Wear protectiveclothing

Avoid tanningbeds

Avoid the sun in themiddle of the day

Be aware of sun-sensitivemedications

Check your skinregularly

Meet regularly with adermatologist