Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions about sun exposure:

1. Is tanning safe for someone with my skin type?
   
   
2. How can I protect my skin from sun damage?
   
   
3. What SPF should my sunscreen contain?
   
   
4. Am I at risk for skin cancer?
   
   
5. Am I at risk for premature aging?
   
   
6. Do any of my current medications put me at increased risk for sun damage?
   
   
7. Can you show me how to perform self-examinations of the skin?
   
   
8. How often should I perform self-examinations of my skin?
   
   
9. Will staying out of the sun increase my risk of vitamin D deficiency? Should I take supplements or make changes to my diet?
   
   
10. Are there any steps I can take to reverse the damage I have already caused my skin?