How can I Prevent Actinic Keratosis ?
To prevent AKs and skin cancer, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends adopting a comprehensive sun protection program that includes: • Avoid deliberate tanning. Ultraviolet light from the sun and tanning beds causes skin cancer and wrinkling. If you want to look like you’ve been in the sun, consider using a sunless self-tanning product. When using a self-tanning product, you should continue to use sunscreen. • Get vitamin D safely through a healthy diet that includes vitamin supplements. Don’t seek to get vitamin D from the sun. • Generously apply sunscreen to all exposed skin. Before going outdoors, generously apply a sunscreen that has a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 and is broad-spectrum — protects against both ultraviolet (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. While outdoors, re-apply the sunscreen every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or perspiring. • Cover up when you must be in the sun. Wear long sleeves, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sungl
