Quote Originally Posted by kokopup View Post
In my younger years i always had a great tan before the summer was over. I was not a sun bather but got my exposure just being out and about. We did not have sun screens during those years so most of my time in the sun was unprotected. i cant count the times I got that initial sunburn. Now in my old age I am paying dearly or my exposure. I have had numerous skin cancers removed from various places on my body but my face has caught the worst. i am scheduled for my 4th Mohs micrographic surgery next week.

My advice to all is to use an appropriate sun screen when in the sun, better
yet avoid sun exposure all together. Take vitamin D supplements and just hide in your basement.
There was a very good article in our local newspaper I just read this morning. Everyone wants that "healthy" glow of a tan but in reality it is not good for us. People with fairer skin tend to have more problems.

My dad was a gardener by hobby and never wore a hat or sunscreen. He has had cancerous spots removed. It is very scary. My daughter is fair skinned and I am constantly telling her to use suncreen and not be so careless. She has a friend that lives at the tanning bed place. I fear for the younger generation.