UV Safety Awareness Month
In July, we raise awareness that UV is the root cause of most skin cancers and encourage the public to take precautions. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends that the public #PracticeSafeSun the year-round by following three simple steps while outdoors:
- Seek shade when appropriate;
- Wear sun-protective clothing; and
- Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Here are a few AADA resources to share with patients to help raise awareness about UV safety:
- What to wear to protect your skin from the sun;
- How to decode sunscreen labels;
- 5 common sunscreen mistakes-and how to avoid them; and
- Sun protection for babies.
How to Practice Safe Sun
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) encourages you to #PracticeSafeSun whenever you’re outdoors. When you Practice Safe Sun, you protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Here’s why it’s important:
- The sun’s harmful rays can cause skin cancer.
- Everyone is at risk of getting skin cancer; about 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime.
- Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers.
- When you protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, you reduce your risk of developing skin cancer as well as premature skin aging.