Sunscreen: Don't ignore hands and feet

May 9, 2019

Sunscreen: Don't ignore hands and feet

Anyone can get skin cancer, and it can occur in places on the body that don't get that much sun, like the hands and fingernails, and feet and toenails. Even if it's cloudy out, UVA rays can make it through the clouds and damage your skin at the cellular level. Dermatologist Jennifer Gardner explains how you can prevent skin cancer and what you should look for in a sunscreen.

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