{"id":673031,"date":"2025-09-18T03:13:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=673031&"},"modified":"2025-09-18T03:16:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:16:24","slug":"skin-cancer-doesnt-have-to-happen-heres-how-to-prevent-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/673031\/skin-cancer-doesnt-have-to-happen-heres-how-to-prevent-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Cancer Doesn\u2019t Have to Happen: Here\u2019s How to Prevent It"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Photo Credit: Hansen Creative Co<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it\u2019s largely preventable with everyday habits. A few smart choices\u2014done consistently\u2014can dramatically lower your risk over time.<\/p>\n

Everyday Protection That Adds Up<\/h3>\n

Make broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) part of your morning routine, even on cloudy days and in winter. Reapply every two hours when outdoors, and sooner after swimming or sweating.<\/p>\n

Clothing is powerful protection: choose UPF shirts, wide-brim hats, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Seek shade whenever possible, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun is strongest.<\/p>\n

Skip the Burn\u2014And the Bed<\/h3>\n

A sunburn is skin damage, full stop. Avoid tanning beds altogether\u2014their concentrated UV exposure raises skin-cancer risk and accelerates skin aging.<\/p>\n

If you enjoy outdoor activities, plan them for earlier or later in the day, and keep a \u201csun kit\u201d (travel sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses) in your bag or car. Small preparations make protection effortless.<\/p>\n

Know Your Skin: What to Look For<\/h3>\n

Do a monthly self-check from scalp to soles, using a mirror or a partner to see hard-to-view areas. You\u2019re looking for new spots or changes in size, shape, color, or sensation.<\/p>\n

A quick guide: the ABCDEs of melanoma\u2014Asymmetry, irregular Borders, multiple or uneven Colors, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser, and Evolving over time. If something looks different from your other spots (\u201cthe ugly duckling\u201d), get it checked.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo Credit: Hansen Creative Co<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Know Your Skin: What to Look For<\/h3>\n

Do a monthly self-check from scalp to soles, using a mirror or a partner to see hard-to-view areas. You\u2019re looking for new spots or changes in size, shape, color, or sensation.<\/p>\n

A quick guide: the ABCDEs of melanoma\u2014Asymmetry, irregular Borders, multiple or uneven Colors, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser, and Evolving over time. If something looks different from your other spots (\u201cthe ugly duckling\u201d), get it checked.<\/p>\n

Your Annual Game Plan<\/h3>\n

Schedule a yearly full-body skin exam with a board-certified dermatologist. If you have a history of skin cancer, numerous moles, fair skin, significant sun exposure, or a family history, you may need to visit more often.<\/p>\n

Between visits, snap clear photos of any moles you\u2019re monitoring to make changes easier to spot. Bring those images to your appointment so your dermatologist can compare them over time.<\/p>\n

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Make Prevention a Daily\"Dr.Photo Credit: Hansen Creative Co<\/span> Habit<\/h3>\n

Keep sunscreen next to your toothbrush so application becomes automatic. Stash a hat and sunglasses by the door, and reapply sunscreen after lunch if you\u2019re heading back outside.<\/p>\n

Teach sun safety to kids and remind older adults\u2014prevention matters at every age. With consistent protection, early checks, and professional exams, most skin cancers can be prevented or caught when they\u2019re most treatable.<\/p>\n

Written by Dr. Akhil Gupta, double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon specializing in skin cancer.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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