Runners and skin cancer 2

The reasons for the rise in skin cancer in athletes include:

Increased time doing outdoor activities
Decrease in the coverage of clothing worn
Increased sweating (increases the individual photosensitivity of the skin, facilitating the risk of sunburns)

Skin cancer can occur in anyone; however, some characteristics may increase your personal risk, such as:
Fair skin
Blue, green, or hazel eyes
Light-colored hair
Freckles
A tendency to burn rather than tan
A history of severe sunburns
Have many moles (over 50 – 100)
A personal or family history of skin cancer.
Work outdoors


Preventing Skin CancerThe following tips can help you prevent skin cancer:

Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.
Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin
Apply sunscreen to dry skin 15-30 minutes before going outdoors; reapply every two hours.
Avoid exercising between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Use extra caution near water, snow and sand. They reflect the damaging rays of the sun.
Do not burn.
Any time you notice a new or unusual area on your skin, see your physician

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