--- title: "November is National Healthy Skin Month: Take Care of the Skin You’re In" description: Learn how to care for your skin in National Healthy Skin Month. 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It is a great time to learn more about your skin and how to keep it healthy. Our skin is the largest organ in our body, and it works hard every day to protect us. Healthy skin does not have to mean perfect skin. People can have freckles, scars, acne, different skin colors or other skin changes and still have healthy skin. The goal is to take care of your skin and pay attention when something changes. One of the most important things you can do for your skin is protect it from the sun. The sun gives off ultraviolet (UV) rays. Too much UV exposure can cause sunburn and skin damage. Over time, this can also increase the risk of skin cancer. Even when the weather is cool, your skin can still be exposed to the sun. When you are outside, try to stay in the shade when possible. Wearing a hat and clothing that covers your skin can also help. For areas that are not covered, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Remember to apply your sunscreen to areas that are easy to forget, such as your ears, neck and the tops of your feet. It is also important to know what your skin normally looks like. Checking your skin from time to time can help you notice new or changing spots. Many moles are harmless, but some changes can be a warning sign of skin cancer. One simple way to remember what to look for is the “ABCDE” rule. **A is for Asymmetry**, which means one half of a mole does not look like the other half. **B is for Border**, meaning the edges may be uneven, blurry or notched. **C is for Color**, when a mole has different colors or changes in color. **D is for Diameter**, which means a mole is larger than about 6 millimeters or about the size of a pencil eraser. There is also an important **E for Evolving**. This means a mole is changing in size, shape, color or appearance or it starts to itch, bleed or otherwise look different. A mole that meets any of the “ABCDE” criteria should be checked by a medical professional. Seeing something unusual does not mean you have skin cancer. Many skin changes are harmless. However, it is better to have a concerning spot checked than to ignore it. This November, make healthy skin part of your family’s daily routine. Protect your skin from the sun, learn what your skin normally looks like and pay attention to changes. These simple habits can help protect your skin now and for years to come. *Dr. Juliana Tovar  is a resident physician who sees patients of all ages and provides family medicine and OB-GYN services at Lone Star Family Health Center, a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center with locations in Conroe, Spring, Willis, Grangerland, Huntsville and Magnolia. 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