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Dear Doctor: How effective is broad-spectrum sunscreen at preventing melanoma?
Dear Doctor: How effective is broad-spectrum sunscreen at preventing melanoma?
Dear Doctor: How effective is broad-spectrum sunscreen at preventing melanoma?

Published on: 02/06/2026

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Dermatologists often use a dermatoscope, which provides lighting and magnification and requires training to use. (dnberty/iStock via Getty Images Plus)

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma. I had a wide excision and was told to follow up with a dermatologist. The dermatologist says to follow up every six months; is this frequent enough? It was found during a routine annual skin check, and I never expected this outcome.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/02/dear-doctor-how-effective-is-broad-spectrum-sunscreen-at-preventing-melanoma.html

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