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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Primary prevention of melanoma includes avoidance of sunlight/ultraviolet radiation exposure.<ref name="pmid11126854">{{cite journal| author=Edman RL, Wolfe JT| title=Prevention and early detection of malignant melanoma. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2000 | volume= 62 | issue= 10 | pages= 2277-85 | pmid=11126854 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11126854 }} </ref> | |||
==Primary Prevention== | |||
The following preventive measures reduce the risk of melanoma:<ref name="pmid11126854">{{cite journal| author=Edman RL, Wolfe JT| title=Prevention and early detection of malignant melanoma. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2000 | volume= 62 | issue= 10 | pages= 2277-85 | pmid=11126854 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11126854 }} </ref> | |||
*Avoid sunlight and ultraviolet radiation exposure | |||
:*Use sunblocks (at least 15 SPF) when exposed to sunlight. Reapply sunblock every 2-3 hours and after sweating/swimming | |||
:*Seek shaded areas | |||
:*Wear wide-brimmed hats | |||
:*Avoid sunbeds | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Primary prevention of melanoma includes avoidance of sunlight/ultraviolet radiation exposure.[1]
Primary Prevention
The following preventive measures reduce the risk of melanoma:[1]
- Avoid sunlight and ultraviolet radiation exposure
- Use sunblocks (at least 15 SPF) when exposed to sunlight. Reapply sunblock every 2-3 hours and after sweating/swimming
- Seek shaded areas
- Wear wide-brimmed hats
- Avoid sunbeds
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Edman RL, Wolfe JT (2000). "Prevention and early detection of malignant melanoma". Am Fam Physician. 62 (10): 2277–85. PMID 11126854.