Skin Type Tanning and Burning History Skin Cancer I Always burns, never tans, sensitive to sun Approximately 1.3 Million new cases of skin exposure cancer will be diagnosed during this year. II Burns easily, tans minimally III Burns moderately, tans gradually to light brown Skin cancer begins in the basal layer of IV Burns minimally, always the epidermis (the top layer of the skin). tans well to moderately SU N Cancers of the skin are relatively common; brown they occur most often on the exposed V Rarely burns, tans profusely to dark PROTECTION skin of the head, neck and shoulders of VI Never burns, deeply pigmented, least sensitive Environmental Health and Safety persons chronically exposed to sunlight. SPF–EPF – UPF: learn the facts Skin cancer examples about sun protection factors. SPF– rates sunscreen, makeup and lotion: » Sun protection factor (SPF) ranges from 2-50+. Without protection, the sun begins to damage your skin after about five minutes of exposure.An SPF 15 will protect you for about 75 minutes (15 times longer One in five Americans will than you would be without sunscreen. contract skin cancer. EPF– rates sunglasses: The incidence of malignant melanoma, the » Eye protection factor (EPF) is most deadly form of skin cancer, has increased used to rate sunglasses. An EPF 1,800 percent since 1930. Skin cancer can be of 10+ =100% UV blockage. prevented by using sun protection every day. UPF– rates sun protective clothing: Not everyone burns or tans in the » Ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) ranges same manner. Are there ways to from 2-50+. This,like SPF measures how classify different skin types? much longer protected areas can be in Whether individuals burn or tan depends the sun without getting a sunburn. on a number of factors, including their skin What can excessive exposure to type,the time of year and the amount of UV rays do to my health? sun exposure they have received recently.The skin’s susceptibility to burning UV exposure appears to be the most important can be classified on a five-point scale environmental factor in the development as outlined in the following table: of skin cancer and a primary factor in the development of lip cancer.Exposure to Though everyone is at risk for damage as a ultraviolet radiation increases the risk of result of excessive sun exposure,people with cataracts which can cloud vision… and if INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST skin types I and II are at the highest risk. 4201 Grant Line Rd. New Albany, IN 47150 left untreated,may lead to blindness. (812) 941-2333 Always wear a broad-spectrum (protection For eye protection, wear wraparound Clothing that covers your skin protects against against both UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen and sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV the sun’s UV rays. Loose-fitting long-sleeved lip screen with at least SPF 15. Remember to ray protection. Sunglasses should block shirts and long pants made from tightly woven reapply as indicated by the manufacturer’s UV light entering from the top and sides fabric offer the best protection. A typical direction. Regardless of the type of sunscreen of the glasses. T-shirt actually has an SPF rating substantially you choose, be sure that you use one that lower than the recommended SPF 15. blocks both UVA and UVB rays and that it offers Clothing at least SPF 15. Anytime the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are able to You should follow the manufacturer’s Hats can help shield your skin from the sun’s UV reach the earth, you need to protect yourself directions regarding reapplication or you risk rays. Choose a hat that provides shade for all of from excessive sun exposure.UV rays can cause not getting the protection that you might your head and neck. For the most protection, skin damage during any season or temperature. think you are getting. Though recently wear a hat with a brim all the way around that developed sunscreens are more resistant to shades your face, ears and the back of your Relatively speaking, the hours between 10 a.m. loss through sweating and getting wet than neck. Baseball caps do not provide adequate and 4 p.m. during daylight savings time (9 a.m. - previous sunscreens were, you should still protection because they do not cover the neck 3 p.m. during standard time) are the most reapply frequently, especially during peak sun or the ears, two areas especially vulnerable to hazardous for UV exposure in the continental hours or after swimming or sweating. Also, skin cancer. United States. UV radiation is the greatest during check the sunscreen’s expiration date. the late spring Sunscreen without an expiration date has a and early summer in North America. shelf life of no more than three years. Exposure Remember: UV rays reach you on cloudy and to extreme temperatures can shorten the hazy days, as well as on bright and sunny days. expiration date or shelf life of sunscreen. UV rays will also reflect off any surface like UV Rating BurnTime Appropriate Sun water, cement, sand and snow. Without Actions Protection Protection Factor Normal Mole Melanoma Sign Characteristic

Asymmetry Whenhalf of the mole does not 9-10+ Less than 15 Stay inside, if SPF 40+ match the other Extreme min. outside, use full every half half protection hour

7-8 Very 20 min. Stay inside, if SPF 40+ Border Whenthe border High outside use full every hour (edges)of the protection mole are ragged or irregular 5-6 High 25 min. Do not expose young SPF 25 children, use full every hour Color Whenthe colorif protection the mole varies throughout 3-4 Medium 40 min. Wear hat, sunglasses SPF 15 and sunscreen every hour IUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Diameter If the mole’s diameter is 1-2 Low 60 min. Wear hat, sunglasses SPF 15 Room 129 Hausfeldt Building largerthan a and sunscreen every hour 812-941-2989 pencil’seraser Special thanks to Eastern Washington University for providing the template. Photographs Used By Permission: National Cancer Institute