Margaret - been diagnosed with skin cancer on my face. Need advice with SPF sun caps/hats

Offline MPhaup 4 hours ago

I have recently been diagnosed with skin cancer on areas of my face. I am using topical chemo cream for 4 weeks. Begun to get very red.

My question is over SPF sun caps/hats. Something I’ve never worn. I searched online and ordered a wide brimmed cap but even when adjusted was too big.

Return is so expensive so want to get more help and advice with what I’m choosing. Never been a hat person! But know I must now.

Thanks

Farmer_Ed 3 hours ago

Hi mphaup

You treatment is working well from the description you give. Protecting your skin from further sun damage is essential if you wish to avoid new lesions. So spf 50 sunscreen every day plus a selection of hats. To ensure a good fit. Measure your head with a soft fabric tape measure. There are instructions how to do this online. Or go shopping and try them on to see if you both like the hat and how it fits. Wearing a hat may seem strange at first but you will quickly get used to it. If UV index is 3 (early Mar to Oct) or above you need to protect your skin. Hope this is of help. Also see https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/sun-uv-and-cancer/sun-safety

Ed
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Offline AngieT 1 hour ago

I find hats make me hot & sweaty, although I do wear them sometimes (I buy mine from Solbari).

You don't say if you're male or female. Not so much in the UK, but when I'm abroad I prefer to use a UV Factor 50 parasol - it's great coverage for the head, face & shoulders. Amazon have a good selection.

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)
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Offline AngieT 1 hour ago in reply to AngieT

Sorry, I missed your name in the title of your post. Take a look at the parasols if you aren't a hat person. I couldn't do without mine now.
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