Skin Cancer Prevention

Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it’s important that you do everything you can to keep it healthy and free of issues. Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and can be prevented through specific measures. Dr. William Applegarth at Applegarth Dermatology in Valparaiso and La Porte, IN, can explain how you can take steps to prevent skin cancer and avoid sun damage.

Preventing Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is treatable when it’s caught early, but it can spread easily. This is why it’s important to talk to your dermatologist in Valparaiso and La Porte, IN, and find out how to prevent skin cancer. There are many methods you can follow in your daily life to make sure your skin is protected from any potential damage.

It’s important that you are always wearing sunscreen when you leave your house during the day, even if it doesn’t seem particularly sunny that day. It should be a minimum of SPF 30 to give you maximum protection. You should also be sure that you’re wearing clothing that covers as much skin as possible. If it’s too hot to wear long sleeves, you should be sure to wear a hat and try to stay in the shade.

To protect your skin, you should avoid going tanning, and especially going in a tanning bed. The UV rays can be harmful to your skin and can cause skin cancer.

It's also extremely important that you are performing checks on your body regularly to check for any irregularities or suspicious moles. The sooner it’s found, the easier it will be to treat, and your doctor will be able to help you identify any changes in moles that could point to skin cancer.

Contact Your Dermatologist Today!

Keep your skin safe from any damage or disease. Contact Dr. William Applegarth at Applegarth Dermatology in Valparaiso and La Porte, IN, to find out how to prevent skin cancer. Call for more information today at (219) 548-0360 for the office in Valparaiso, IN, and (219) 362-0161 for the office in La Porte, IN.