Exposure to the sun is associated with all forms of skin cancer, but the most common type of skin cancer is basal skin cancer. Frequent severe sunburns and intense sun exposure in childhood increase the risk of basal cell skin cancer. Basal cell skin cancers usually appear on sun-exposed areas, most commonly the face and neck, but also on the trunk and legs. The fact that it is showing up in teens and people in their 20s is of great concern to dermatologists. The incidence of basal cell skin cancer in North America is going up by 10% a year.
Apply sun protection cream half an hour before your children or infant go outside and reapply it regularly, particularly after they’ve been swimming or got wet. Also, use a product with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Products with SPFs of 60 offer greater protection but they don’t mean your child can safely spend four times longer in the sun. Sun screens reduce the damage done by the sun’s rays but they don’t block them out completely. You and your children should still cover up with clothes and […]

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