Sunscreen

Avoiding excessive ultraviolet exposure is by far the most effective way to reduce the risk of skin cancer. But there are other risk factors, and other ways of reducing skin cancer risk and improving skin health.

After your skin check, you should have a plan to manage current issues (e.g. skin cancers, suspicious spots, rashes), enable early diagnosis of skin cancers if they occur, reduce your risk of new skin cancers developing and treat existing sun damage to your skin.

Liver spots, also known as age spots or solar lentigines, are dark, pigmented patches that appear on the skin. They are caused by excess melanin production due to sun damage and the natural aging process. Although they are not harmful, they can be a cosmetic concern for some people.

There’s no single “best” sunscreen for everyone in all situations. Use a broad spectrum product with SPF 30 or more, and apply it properly and regularly, and you should be well protected, and reduce your skin cancer risk. The “best” sunscreen for you, is the one you are most likely to use.