{"id":108,"date":"2025-06-13T12:31:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T12:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/dermatologia\/?p=108"},"modified":"2025-06-13T13:23:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:23:04","slug":"prevent-skin-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/dermatologia\/en\/prevent-skin-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prevent skin cancer and melanoma"},"content":{"rendered":"

The skin cancer<\/strong><\/a>, especially melanoma<\/strong><\/a>, is one of the most aggressive forms of this disease, but also one of the easiest to prevent if detected early. Do you know how to prevent skin cancer<\/strong>? Or what skin cancer spots<\/strong> look like and when to worry about them? On the occasion of the European Day for the Prevention of Skin Cancer<\/em>, this post provides clear and practical guidance on how to avoid skin cancer<\/strong>, how to identify the first signs, and what you can do to protect your health starting today.<\/p>\n

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How to prevent skin cancer?<\/h2>\n

Skin cancer prevention<\/strong> relies on minimizing damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. Sun exposure, especially when it causes burns, is the main avoidable risk factor.<\/p>\n

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“We must avoid sunburn at all costs”<\/h4>\n

Dr. Susana Puig<\/strong><\/a>, Head of the Dermatology Department<\/a> at Hospital Cl\u00ednic de Barcelona and dermatologist at barnacl\u00ednic+<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

To prevent skin cancer and melanoma<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n
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    Avoid sun exposure between 12 PM and 4 PM.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Wear a hat, sunglasses, and protective clothing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Exercise outdoors in the morning or late afternoon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Use a high-SPF sunscreen (skin cancer cream) on exposed areas, even on cloudy days.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Do not use tanning beds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The best cream to prevent skin cancer is one that provides broad-spectrum sun protection<\/strong>, is water-resistant, and is reapplied every 2 hours.<\/p>\n

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