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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The primary prevention of basal cell carcinoma involves | The [[primary prevention]] of basal cell carcinoma involves avoidance and protection from the sun like using [[Sunscreens|sunscreen lotions]], [[Protective finishing coat|protective clothing]], avoid [[Tanning booths|tanning beds]] etc. | ||
==Basal Cell Carcinoma Primary Prevention== | ==Basal Cell Carcinoma Primary Prevention== | ||
*The [[development]] of basal cell carcinoma can be [[Prevention|prevented]] by the following:<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5215a2.htm</ref><ref name="pmid27459394">{{cite journal |vauthors=Linos E, Katz KA, Colditz GA |title=Skin Cancer-The Importance of Prevention |journal=JAMA Intern Med |volume=176 |issue=10 |pages=1435–1436 |date=October 2016 |pmid=27459394 |pmc=5489348 |doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.5008 |url=}}</ref><ref name="KohGeller2004">{{cite journal|last1=Koh|first1=Howard K.|last2=Geller|first2=Alan C.|title=Skin cancer prevention comes of age|journal=American Journal of Preventive Medicine|volume=27|issue=5|year=2004|pages=484–485|issn=07493797|doi=10.1016/j.amepre.2004.08.011}}</ref> | |||
**Avoid the [[Sun exposure|sun]], especially around the peak [[intensity]] of the midday [[Sun exposure|sun]] | |||
**Use [[sunscreen]] year-round | |||
**Wear [[Protective finishing coat|protective clothing]] | |||
**Avoid [[Tanning booths|tanning beds]] | |||
**Be aware of any [[skin changes]] | |||
**Wear [[sunglasses]] to protect the [[eyes]] and the [[skin]] around them from [[Ultraviolet|UV rays]] | |||
**Wear a hat that protects the [[face]], [[neck]], and [[ears]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D., Maneesha Nandimandalam, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
The primary prevention of basal cell carcinoma involves avoidance and protection from the sun like using sunscreen lotions, protective clothing, avoid tanning beds etc.
Basal Cell Carcinoma Primary Prevention
- The development of basal cell carcinoma can be prevented by the following:[1][2][3]
- Avoid the sun, especially around the peak intensity of the midday sun
- Use sunscreen year-round
- Wear protective clothing
- Avoid tanning beds
- Be aware of any skin changes
- Wear sunglasses to protect the eyes and the skin around them from UV rays
- Wear a hat that protects the face, neck, and ears
References
- ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5215a2.htm
- ↑ Linos E, Katz KA, Colditz GA (October 2016). "Skin Cancer-The Importance of Prevention". JAMA Intern Med. 176 (10): 1435–1436. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.5008. PMC 5489348. PMID 27459394.
- ↑ Koh, Howard K.; Geller, Alan C. (2004). "Skin cancer prevention comes of age". American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 27 (5): 484–485. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2004.08.011. ISSN 0749-3797.