OMAHA, Neb. (RFD News) — Summer means more time outdoors, but it also brings increased exposure to the sun and a higher risk of skin damage.
University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold joined us on Monday’s Rural Health Matters to discuss the importance of protecting your skin during the summer months.
In his conversation with RFD News, Gold said even short periods of sun exposure can add up over time, increasing the risk of skin cancer. He encouraged people to wear protective clothing, seek shade when possible, use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and reapply it regularly, especially when working outdoors.
Gold also urged people to watch for changes in moles or skin lesions, including growth, irregular borders or bleeding, and to seek medical attention if they notice any warning signs. He said protecting skin at a young age is especially important because sun damage builds over a lifetime.
