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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2],Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]

Primary Prevention

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can be prevented by taking the following precautions.

Avoiding mid-day sunlight as UV rays are the most important reason in the causation of squamous cell carcinoma.
Use of sun-screen that blocks both UVA and UVB and has a SPF of at least 15. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.
Wear protective clothing
Avoid tanning beds
Maintain caution while using drugs that make skin more photosensitive like several antibiotics, ibuprofen, high blood pressure medications, isotretinoin etc.,
Perform regular skin checkups