In many parts of the country, the sun pays attention to the changing seasons and takes a break for a few weeks or even months, but not so much in Florida. In the Sunshine State, clear skies and the brightly shining sun are a year-round blessing and a year-round hazard. Florida dermatologists are doing a booming business slicing cancerous lesions of the faces of middle-aged Floridians. Like so many things in adult life, skin protection is another area where prevention is much less costly and much less awful than the cure.
Approximately one in five Americans will contract skin cancer. The risk is higher in Florida, and the risk is much higher for infants and children. There are many other categories of people who are