Do you ever wish you didna??t have so many moles? It might be too late for you, but it doesna??t have to be for your kids. By reducing their sun exposure, you can reduce the number of moles (also called nevi) they develop.
Sunburns and excess sun exposure are triggers for moles to develop. Having lots of moles can be unsightly and increases their risk of developing melanoma later in life. Reducing excess sun will limit the number of moles they have and reduce their risk for melanoma many years from now.
Protect against sun to reduce moles.
Many of us grew up without good sunscreens (baby oil and iodine anyone?), but you can do so much more for your children:
- Apply a water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 (preferably one with zinc or titanium).
- Reapply every two hours.
- Cover them up with clothing (which is great for the beach when even the best sunscreens wash off in the surf).
Many of my patients wish they didna??t have so many moles. By insisting that your kids protect themselves now, youa??ll prevent them from being one of those patients later.
Photo: Atiretoo, Flickr
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