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Everyday sun protection

Hazygriff
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I'm new to a malignant melanoma stage 1b. I'm having a WLE soon to make sure they've got it all. They seem confident its all good,  so far.

I'm now using Factor 50 everyday. 

How do people live day to day with covering up in the sun?

Do you wear a hat everyday? I've just bought a work hat and an everyday one. 

Do you keep an eye on the sun strength?

Any tips, hints would be most welcome. 

Still a bit confused. 

Thank you in advance x

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  • Hi Hazygriff

    You are already doing great. Wearing a hat when you are outside especially with a wide brim to protect your ears and neck plus using factor 50 sun protection. If you can, avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm when UV light is strongest. Buy some lightweight longsleeved clothes for summer to protect your arms likewise your legs. Dont forget factor 50 for the back of your hands. Take vitamin D3 supplement to counteract the lack of sunlight on your skin. Hope this is of help.

    Ed

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  • Hi Hazygriff

    You are already doing great. Wearing a hat when you are outside especially with a wide brim to protect your ears and neck plus using factor 50 sun protection. If you can, avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm when UV light is strongest. Buy some lightweight longsleeved clothes for summer to protect your arms likewise your legs. Dont forget factor 50 for the back of your hands. Take vitamin D3 supplement to counteract the lack of sunlight on your skin. Hope this is of help.

    Ed

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