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Prevention of Malignant melanoma

Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and be aware of the intensity of the sun if you are out of doors. Many weather forecasts now include a Sun Index which is an assessment of the risk burning by ultraviolet radiation.

Use sunscreen creams but don’t rely on them to protect you entirely. It is much better to avoid the direct rays of the sun by covering up with sunhats and lose clothing. Some summer clothing now has sun protection factor information similar to sunscreen creams.

Babies, children and people with very fair skin are particularly at risk and should take extra care.

Building up a tan does not protect against the damaging effects of sunlight. Ultraviolet radiation from sunbeds has a similarly damaging effect to intense sunlight.

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