09-17-2010, 08:39 PM
A mother brings her 12-year-old Caucasian daughter to the pediatrician for an annual wellness exam. The girl and her mother both have light blonde hair and fair complexions. Physical examination of the girl is normal. She is doing well in school and participating in many sports and outdoor activities throughout the year. The mother comments that there is no family history of melanoma, but says she is quite concerned about the condition after reading a magazine article regarding the increasing incidence of skin cancers. Given this mother?s desire to prevent malignant melanoma from arising in her family, which of the following recommendations would be most appropriate?
1. Use liberal amounts of suntan lotion when exposed to the sun
2. Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 10 or higher when exposed to the sun
3. Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50 or higher when exposed to the sun
4. Wear protective clothing when exposed to the sun
5. Avoid any outdoor activities between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1. Use liberal amounts of suntan lotion when exposed to the sun
2. Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 10 or higher when exposed to the sun
3. Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50 or higher when exposed to the sun
4. Wear protective clothing when exposed to the sun
5. Avoid any outdoor activities between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.