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#11 camelracer

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Posted 24 July 2020 - 06:19 PM

Sun exposure is not always the problem. I had a Melanoma removed from the bottom of my foot.


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#12 kmacafee

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Posted 26 July 2020 - 12:52 PM

According to a dermatologist, any sunscreen with an SPF over 30 is marketing, nothing more.


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#13 Vic

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Posted 26 July 2020 - 03:11 PM

I used this article to ask my wife if I could have a convertible to gain valuable vitamin D on my daily commute.  

 

She said sure, as long as I could get health insurance to pay for it.

 

Until then, I'll continue with my wide brim floppy hat and spend as much time outdoors as I can.  I'd say just being outdoors to get the sunshine is probably a related factor, especially for this cubical dweller.

 

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#14 iowahiker

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Posted 12 August 2020 - 09:29 PM

Yes you can get melanoma genetically, our son also had it on the bottom of his foot at birth.  First thing I noticed at birth, what the h*** is that?  Eventually it was cut off when he was older.  

 

Sunburn destroys vitamin D created by sunlight and damages skin cells.  NEVER get sunburn!!!!

 

I never wear sun screen but collect LARGE brim hats and always wear long sleeves and long pants in the sun.  

 

I collect sun light for health, 5-10 minutes per side per day depending on the strength of the sun (less on July 1, more on October 1), every chance I can in a bathing suit.  Think rotisserie. 

 

I had pre-cancer cut off from sunburn when folks did not know the risks of sunlight.


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