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Protective Devices
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Use Sunscreen with Sun Protection Factor of 15 or Higher
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Avoiding exposure to the sun reduces the incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer. Sunscreen with a sun-protective factor of 15 or higher is helpful in prevention, along with a hat and clothing to shield the skin from sun damage.
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Detailed information on skin cancer, including causes, risk factors, prevention, types, and how to perform a skin self-examination
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Detailed information on skin cancer, including causes, risk factors, prevention, types, and how to perform a skin self-examination
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Detailed information on skin cancer, including causes, risk factors, prevention, types, and how to perform a skin self-examination
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Detailed information on skin cancer, including causes, types, risk factors, and prevention
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of skin cancer.The skin is the body's largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Skin also helps control body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin has several layers, but the two main layers are the epidermis (upper or outer layer) and the dermis (lower or inner layer). Skin cancer begins in the epidermis, which is made up of 3 kinds of cells:
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