Sunscreen 101
Study finds many people don’t use it properly, raising their risk of skin cancer.
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay May 21, 2017
To get the best possible sun protection, it’s important to wear protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts and pants, and to apply sunscreen to all exposed skin, not just your face and arms. (For Spectrum Health Beat)
Many people make mistakes when using sunscreen that could increase their risk of skin cancer, a new study suggests.
Researchers set up free sunscreen dispensers at the Minnesota State Fair and watched as nearly 2,200 people used them.
http://healthbeat.spectrumhealth.org/sunscreen-101/
