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What is the safest sunscreen for a MOHs patient to use?

panda31Aug 1, 2015
81 yo man has had several MOHs surgeries. Most recent on his nose and chest approx. 1 moth ago. He is careful to wear a hat when he is out but is concerned about what mor he can do to protect himsel. Thank you

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Dr. Alim R. Devani, MD, FRCPC
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Answered on Aug 1, 2015
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Dr. Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation)
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