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Hi all

Ive had Rt to both sides of my head and neck

is it only this area to be carefull about sun damage

or am i at risk of skin cancer ??//

We should cover up anyway

i wear a hat and sunscreen highest factor to my Rt areas

but wear shorts and t shirts with normal sun screen protection

Thanks
Dave and Sue
 
Posts: 505 | Location: Co Durham | Registered: 14 March 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Both! The skin would be damaged and the sun would damage it more. The damaged skin would also have lost its nomal ability to protect against the sun's rays.


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally."
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