Risk Factors
A common type of skin damage caused by overexposure to UV ray.
Sunburn
One common warning sign of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, or color of these skin spots.
Moles
A good way to stay cool and protected at the beach.
Sit under an umbrella or canopy
SPF stands for this.
Sun Protection Factor
People with this type of skin and hair are most at risk for sun damage
Fair skin and light/red hair
The primary environmental risk factor for melanoma is exposure to this type of radiation from the sun.
Ultraviolet (UV) rays
Two clothing choices that offer sun protection.
Long-sleeved shirts and wide-brimmed hats
Sunscreen should be applied generously to cover all exposed skin; roughly how much you should use on your face.
-1 finger length
-2 finger lengths
-3 finger lengths
-4 finger lengths
2 finger lengths
This painful and potentially dangerous condition can occur if sunburn is severe, involving symptoms such as fever, chills, and dehydration.
Sun poisoning
Along with wearing sunscreen, what is another way to catching melanoma early.
A yearly skin check with a healthcare provider
The time you should apply sunscreen before going outside.
15 to 30 minutes beforehand
This type of sunscreen works by reflecting UV rays away from the skin and includes substances like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
physical/mineral based sunscreen
Long-term sun exposure can lead to these two major health effects.
Skin cancer and premature aging
This term describes a change in a mole's color, size, or shape, which is a key indicator of potential melanoma.
"ABCDE" rule
Bonus: : In the "ABCDE" rule for detecting melanoma, list what two of the letters stands for.
Three areas of the body often forgotten when applying sunscreen.
Ears, lips, neck, hands, and feet
Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients like avobenzone and octocrylene, which work by what to UV rays.
Absorbing and converting UV rays into heat
This type of medication can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
Antibiotics or acne medications
Melanoma often appears on four common areas of the body. Name two of the four main spots.
Back, legs, arms, and face
This colorful pigment in your skin can help protect against sunburn, but everyone has different amounts of it based on their skin type.
Melanin
"Broad spectrum" sunscreen protects against these two types of UV rays.
UVA and UVB rays