Get ready for ‘Don’t Fry Day’

I’m not talking about chicken or french fries here, people, I’m talking about your skin.  May 27, the Friday before Memorial Day, is national “Don’t Fry Day,” though every day should call for as much vigilance.

Skin cancer is a serious disease and all of us — regardless of the lightness or darkness of our skin — should be paying attention to any changes on our outer layer, wearing sunscreen, staying out of tanning beds and encouraging our loved ones to do the same.


Avoid this by wearing hats and sunscreen!

Some more tips from SkinCancerPrevention.org and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention:
Because no single step can fully protect you and your family from overexposure to UV radiation, follow as many of the following tips as possible:

• Avoid sun burning, intentional tanning, and using tanning beds.
• Apply sunscreen generously
• Wear sun-protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.
• Seek shade.
• Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand.
• Get vitamin D safely through food and vitamin D supplements.

If your skin damage is already done, don’t despair … but do get to your dermatologist ASAP for a check up. Skin cancer is deadly, but it’s often curable if caught early.