Prognosis

How to Prevent Lip Cancer

   

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Hi, it’s Jade in New York, where I recently got a sunburn on my lip. More on what I should have done to prevent this in a moment, but first ...

Most of us know to apply sunscreen when we’re outdoors during the day. The US Environmental Protection Agency recommends a generous application of sunscreen with at least SPF-15 when the UV Index reaches eight or above.