Understanding your skin and Solar Keratoses

Your skin is your largest organ and performs many important functions, including protecting your body against the rays of the sun. Over time, ultraviolet rays from the sun can damage your skin and cause Solar Keratoses, which can be a precursor to skin cancer.

Solar Keratoses and skin cancer
Preventing Solar Keratoses is preventing skin cancer

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Understand Solar Keratoses
Learn how to identify and prevent Solar Keratoses

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Protect yourself from harmful UV radiation

Protecting yourself from harmful UV radiation can help prevent new Solar Keratoses lesions. Find out what is available to protect you from UV radiation.
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Sun exposure & vitamin D

It can be difficult to find the balance between getting enough Vitamin D and protecting yourself from the sun. Find your own strategy for striking that balance here.
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The body’s first line of defence
The skin’s vital role in keeping you healthy

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The UV Index and sun-protection messages

Understanding the UV Index can help you make wise decisions about how to face the outdoors. Discover the UV matrix and find out when it is particularly important to protect yourself.
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Early detection makes a difference

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