How to Help Prevent Melanoma While Working Outside

Watch the full episode: http://ift.tt/2Amcycw Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates the importance of sunscreen on the jobsite. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Time: 5 minutes Cost: $5 Skill Level: Beginner Shopping List: Sunscreen Steps: 1. Apply sunscreen every two hours to any skin that will be exposed to the sun. Use SPF 30 or higher. 2. Wear protective clothing to minimize skin exposure. 3. If wearing a hat, be sure to apply sunscreen to ears. 4. Keep a close eye on moles and visit a doctor regularly. Resources: The protective clothing Roger demonstrated can be purchased at outdoor shops. Expert assistance for this segment was provided by IMPACT Melanoma (http://mfne.org) Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://ift.tt/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://ift.tt/1psm4fE G+: http://ift.tt/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://ift.tt/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://ift.tt/1CtsLbH