5 Reasons to Be Aware of Advanced Melanoma Even During Winter

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Some Face Areas Are Often Missed

People often forget to put sunscreen on the lips, ears, eye area, neck, underside of chin, scalp and hands, especially in the winter. Wearing clothing that covers these areas will also help.

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Skin Cancer Prevention Also Important in Winter. Stanford Health Care. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
http://stanfordhealthcare.org/stanford-health-now/2014/skin-cancer-winte...

Tags: melanoma, skin cancer, winter, advanced melanoma risks

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Protecting your skin against melanoma and other skin cancers isn’t just for summer. The risk for UV damage is just as high, if not higher, in the chilly months.

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