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The best way to prevent actinic keratosis is to protect yourself from the sun. Here are some sun-safety habits that really work.

• Seek the shade, especially between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.
• Do not burn.
• Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.
• Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.
• Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
• Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.
• Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
• See your doctor every year for a professional skin exam.
• Avoid tanning and UV tanning salons.

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