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June is an important month, not only is it Men’s Health Month, it’s also time to celebrate all the dads we know and love out there with Father’s Day.

June is an important time for men because it's Men’s Health Month! Its main purpose is to bring awareness to health issues and diseases prevalent among men and encouraging early detection and treatment. This also includes skin health! And with it being a time where we are all out in the sun more, it’s very important to consistently check your skin for abnormal moles that could be cancerous or precancerous, especially if you’re over 45.

Summer is almost upon us – nearly time for pool parties, barbecues, and beach vacations. Unfortunately, summer activities typically involve heightened sun exposure, raising the risk of sun damage and skin cancer.

May is officially Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and the best thing you can do to minimize your skin cancer risk is Check & Protect. Here’s how. 

How does sunscreen work? What kind of sunscreen do I need? Do I have to apply sunscreen even when I won’t be spending significant time outdoors? What’s in sunscreen, anyway? If you’re confused about choosing the right sunblock, here’s what you need to know.