Don't Forget Your Lips!
The skin on your lips is very thin and is more prone to sun damage compared to the skin in the rest of your body. Especially common is squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common type of skin cancer. It's even more likely to occur on your lower lip -- where you get more sun exposure.
Unfortunately, over 60% of regular sunscreen users skip their lips. Even worse, wearing shiny lip gloss focuses more UV rays on your lips and may even increase your risk. So if you're going to be exposed to sunlight for more than 20 minutes, you should use an SPF 30 lip balm and reapply several times a day -- including after eating or swimming.
If you have any symptoms of skin cancer on the lip -- including a sore that does not heal, thickening of the lips, numbness, pain, or unexplained regular bleeding -- see your doctor promptly for an evaluation.
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Hey everyone,
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