Counseling survivors of melanoma on sun protection and skin health is an important role for pharmacists, said Lisa Holle, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FISOPP, a clinical professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, in Storrs.
“This cannot be emphasized enough,” Dr. Holle said. “There’s good evidence that … [regular] use of sunscreen can decrease the development of subsequent melanomas, because once you’ve had a