Skin Cancer Prevention Month: Is Sunscreen Actually Effective in Preventing Skin Cancer?

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Choosing the right sunscreen involves considering various factors to ensure adequate protection against harmful UV radiation. It is important to understand that the whole spectrum of UV light including UVA, UVB and UVC has a role in skin damage. Hence, using broad spectrum sunscreens becomes mandatory. Dr Sonali Kohli, Consultant Dermatologist and Venereologist, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre shares some key considerations to help you choose a suitable sunscreen