Prevalence of Melanoma Among Men Over 50 Hits Epidemic Proportions

ecamsule (a.k.a. Mexoryl ), oxybenzone, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide.
-Sunglasses: Give Dad the gift of great shades. Wraparound sunglasses that block 99-100 percent of the sun's UV rays effectively shield both eyes and the surrounding skin, helping prevent serious conditions such as cataracts and melanomas of the eye and eyelid.
-Window film: Make Dad happy with a gift for his car. Now you can purchase transparent UVA-filtering film for vehicles' side and back window glass. It screens out almost 100 percent of UV without reducing visibility.

Remind dads to seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM, when the sun's rays are strongest. If you want to be assured that a sun protection product is safe and effective, look for products that have earned The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation.