https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-do-i-have-to-wear-sunscreen-under-my-mask/ Education, prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:53:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-do-i-have-to-wear-sunscreen-under-my-mask/#comment-1323 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:01:14 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=5172#comment-1323 […] also saw an increase in the effects of long-term mask-wearing, including the rash around the mouth called perioral dermatitis by physicians and “maskne” by […]

]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-do-i-have-to-wear-sunscreen-under-my-mask/#comment-883 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:37:13 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=5172#comment-883 […] We’ll keep it simple for today, and share something we never get tired of telling people: wear sunscreen every day, no matter the weather, or how much time you plan to spend outdoors. Look for one that says ‘broad spectrum’ on the label – that means it protects against UVA and UVB radiation. An SPF 15 or higher is good for everyday use, but use an SPF 30 or higher if you know you’ll be spending extended time outside. To avoid winter dryness, choose a product with a moisturizing ingredient like lanolin or glycerin.  Apply two tablespoons to all exposed skin, and be sure to reapply every two hours if you’re spending the day outdoors, even if you are wearing a mask. […]

]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-do-i-have-to-wear-sunscreen-under-my-mask/#comment-877 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:38:12 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=5172#comment-877 […] sunscreen. And yes, you still need to protect your lips, and the rest of your skin, even if you are wearing a mask! At night I switch to a moisturizing product to help combat nighttime […]

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