What’s your excuse?

“It can’t happen to me”

(No one can predict that. That’s why you should see a doctor to be safe)

What’s your excuse?

“I’m just too busy”

(Imagine how busy you’ll be getting treated for a preventable illness)

What’s your excuse?

“What I don’t know can’t hurt me”

(It can if left untreated)

What’s your excuse?

“That lump isn’t
really anything”

(You’re not a doctor, so find out for sure)

What’s your excuse?

“I feel too embarrassed to touch myself”

(Don’t let embarrassment kill you)

Reduce Your Chances
Of Getting Skin Cancer

Practice the following to help reduce risk of skin cancer:

Follow the UV Index. Stay in the shade, especially during midday.
Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs.
Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
Use sunscreen* with SPF up to 50 (beyond that, increased protection is minimal and the increased sense of invulnerability you may have can lead to skin damage and worse. Find the sunscreen that fits your needs on the EWG website.
*Sunscreens with especially oxybenzone are bad for your health and the environment. Please read this blog.
Avoid indoor tanning, like using a tanning bed and lamps. It can kill you.
Read the 5 Ways To Keep The Kids In Your Life Sun Safe.