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Sun protection
Clothing which blocks or screens the harmful rays of the sun (UVA and UVB), in combination with wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen, are all helpful in preventing damage to the eyes and skin. Any one of these by itself, even the sunscreen, may not be enough to prevent sun damage. Update Date:
02/05/2008
Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Burns

Skin cancer, melanoma on the fingernail

Skin cancer, close-up of lentigo maligna melanoma

Skin cancer, close-up of level III melanoma

Skin cancer, close-up of level IV melanoma

Skin cancer, melanoma superficial spreading

Sunburn

Sun protection

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