Protecting your child from the sun

Handouts from the Society for Pediatric Dermatology

• What protects against the sun?

• What kind of damage does sun exposure cause?

• Do I have to worry about sun protection on cloudy days?

• How do I select the right sunscreen for my child?

• What about vitamin D?

• How to protect your child's skin from the sun

• What about the controversies regarding sunscreens?

• How to manage a sunburn

American Academy of Dermatology resources

• Skin Cancer Resource Center

• Sunscreen Resource Center

• Dangers of indoor tanning

• 10 surprising facts about indoor tanning

• What kids should know about about how the sun and tanning can cause skin cancer

If you are a parent or guardian of a child with a dermatologic condition, the American Academy of Dermatology, in partnership with The Society for Pediatric Dermatology, offers a wealth of resources.