Protect your skin from the sun
You can help to prevent sun-damaged skin by taking the following steps

You can help to prevent sun-damaged skin by taking the following steps:

1. Use sun screen at least SPF 15 with a broad spectrum of protection agaist UV-A UV-B rays

2. Protect your lips with special lip sun block preparations with at least SPF 20.

3. Avoid being outdoors during the brightest times (10 AM to 3 PM).

4. The closer to the equator you go the stronger the sun.

5. Use sunglases with UV protection.

6. Use clothing to protect yourself. Long sleeve shirts, long pants, and broad brimmed hats.

7. High SPF fabric are available. Look for sun protection clothing.

8. Ask your doctors and pharmacists about the affect your different drugs have in the sun.

9. Have your dermatologist, family doctor examine your skin for skin abnormalities.

10. Be aware that prescription drugs can cause problems when you use them and then expose your skin to the sun. Talk to your pharmacist.