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Spending time in the sun is good for the body, but it can also cause skin damage and increase your risk of skin cancer. Practicing good sun safety by using a good suncscreen and covering up at peak times can help reduce this risk.


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Woman applying sun cream on her arm with a spray at the beach on a sunny day (credit - JosuOzkaritz)

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Close up of woman's face with freckles and pigmentation (credit - Alona Siniehina)

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Your skin's pigment is its colour. Some medical conditions, like vitiligo or melasma, can make areas of your skin lighter or darker than normal. Sometimes this change is short-lived and goes away with treatment, while other skin pigmentation conditions are life-long and can be managed but not cured. 

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A skin rash is an area of irritated or swollen skin. It can be caused by many things, including infections and an allergic reaction. Most skin rashes can be treated by avoiding contact with whatever caused it or with medication.

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Woman Applying Healing Moisturising Cream On Hand Skin (credit - Prostock-Studio)

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Some skin changes, like dry skin, wrinkles and age spots, are common and happen with age. Others, like dark patches or lumps and bumps, can be unexpected. Most are nothing to worry about, but they can sometimes be a sign of a medical condition.

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Senior woman making up at home with mid adult woman (credit - monzenmachi)

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Sun safety

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Safety in the sun: How to get the health benefits without the risks

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