Summer might be over, but worrying about sun safety is not. The sunโs rays donโt quit once the warmer months wrap, which means protection should also be top of mind year round. Along with daily sunscreen application, itโs important to receive a full body exam from a dermatologist to check for irregular molesโthe result of unsafe exposureโannually, says Dr. Purvisha Patel, dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare.
But if you are at a higher risk of skin cancer, youโll want to up the frequency.