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 Apply a UVA and UVB sunscreen (broadspectrum) with an SPF of 15 or higher 30 minutes before going outdoors
Use a golf-ball sized amount of sunscreen (one ounce) to cover your entire body.
Re-apply every nine holes (every two hours! — even on a cloudy or cool day.)
Completely coat all exposed areas of your face, head and body, ears, neck, nose, shoulders, back of the hands and front/back of your arms and legs.
Cover your lips with sun protective lip balm or sunscreen.
Check expiration dates on your sunscreen to ensure effectiveness.
Seek shade whenever possible, and cover yourself with a golf umbrella between holes.
Wear a broad-brimmed hat (preferably with a back flap) instead of baseball caps to help protect your face, ears and neck.
Protect your eyes with UV-protective sunglasses.
Wear sun protective clothing (tightly woven) including long pants and long-sleeved shirts as
often as possible.
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Examine your skin often. Any skin lesion that crusts, bleeds or does not heal
should be examined by a dermatologist promptly.
Moles that itch, bleed or change in size, shape or color
should be examined promptly.
Have your skin thoroughly examined by a dermatologist at least once a year,
or as recommended by your dermatologist.
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