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Here in the northeast of the U.S. it’s that time of year again, when winter white skin meets the sun again for the first time in months. I have fair skin and it takes me no time to burn. When I was a kid I used to slather myself with Baby Oil hoping for a quick and beautiful tan. Now, years later, my skin reveals the results of my foolhardy attempts at summer beauty.

Here are some tips to consider as we move into the summer season… (Thanks to my blogcatalog contact: Lulubelle- her blog is http://lulu-haiku.blogspot.com)

Early Detection Saves Lives

GOT SKIN? LEARN THESE FACTS

• Melanoma is serious and lethal
• In the U.S. one person dies from melanoma every hour
• People of all skin tones can develop melanoma
• If you’ve got skin there, you can get melanoma there

PROTECT YOURSELF & YOUR FAMILY

• Do not burn – Do not tan
• Use sunscreen – the more the better
• Wear protective clothing including hats with wide brims
• Avoid strong sunlight, especially 10am-3pm

SEE YOUR DOCTOR FOR A SKIN CANCER SCREENING ONCE A YEAR
Report suspicious moles or skin changes immediately

Need more info?
www.melanomaresource.org
www.cancer.org/docroot/lrn/lrn_0.asp
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/melanoma
www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/default.htm