How to Help Prevent Melanoma While Working Outside

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates the importance of sunscreen on the job site

Easy

5 minutes

Steps:

Apply sunscreen every two hours to any skin that will be exposed to the sun. Use SPF 30 or higher.
Wear protective clothing to minimize skin exposure.
If wearing a hat, be sure to apply sunscreen to ears.
Keep a close eye on moles and visit a doctor regularly.

Resources:
The protective clothing Roger demonstrated can be purchased at outdoor shops.

Expert assistance for this segment was provided by IMPACT Melanoma

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