{"id":56460,"date":"2023-01-25T10:24:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T15:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=56460"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:54:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:54:16","slug":"skin-cancer-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/skin-cancer-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin cancer survey: How much do we know?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While not the most talked about kind of cancer, skin cancer is one of the most common. According to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/research\/acs-research-highlights\/skin-cancer-research-highlights.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Cancer Society<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, melanoma accounts for only 1% of skin cancers but are the most life-threatening. Of the 99,780 Americans likely to have received a melanoma diagnosis this year, 7,650 are likely to die from it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite medical treatments helping to drop the mortality rate between 2015 and 2019, there&#8217;s work to be done in educating the general population about what causes skin cancer and why early detection matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our latest survey about skin cancer looks at attitudes surrounding skin cancer and awareness among different demographic groups. It offers insight into the need for skin cancer education and steps&nbsp; to reduce your risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/skin-cancer-statistics\/\"><b>Skin cancer statistics<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-findings\">Key findings<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the more notable findings from our survey of 1,300 adults aged 18 and older, with a range of educational, ethnic, relationship, and income statuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly a third (29%) of respondents are not concerned about sun-related skin problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melanoma is the most known type of skin cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quarter of people are reportedly unaware of skin cancer risk factors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73% believe everyone should use sunscreen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only 61% use sunscreen as a method of protection from the sun.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than half (46%) know the minimum recommended level of SPF is 30.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% mistakenly believe a sunscreen with a higher SPF lasts longer than one with a lower SPF.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69% use sunscreen when outside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly half (46%) have never seen a dermatologist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in 5 treat sunburn with an aloe vera product with a pain reliever, which is not recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"nearly-a-third-of-people-are-not-concerned-about-sun-related-skin-problems\">Nearly a third of people are not concerned about sun-related skin problems<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin cancer is just one reason to keep an eye on sun exposure, but it&#8217;s not the only thing to think about. When asked whether they were concerned about sunburn, photoaging (wrinkles or leathery skin), precancerous skin conditions, or skin cancer, 29% of those surveyed said they weren&#8217;t concerned about any of these things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Males and females were almost equally concerned about individual sun-related skin problems, with the exception of photoaging. When it came to wrinkles, leathery skin or rough skin texture, irregular pigmentation, lentigines or large freckle-like spots, 26% of females were concerned, compared to just 12% of males.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h3 id=\"which-sun-related-skin-problem-are-you-most-concerned-about\"><span class=\"title\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Which sun-related skin problem are you most concerned about?<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Female<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Male<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunburn &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photoaging (wrinkles, leathery or rough skin texture, irregular pigmentation, lentigines or large freckle-like spots)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actinic keratoses (precancerous growths)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin cancer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am not concerned about sun-related skin problems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% are most concerned about skin cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29% are not concerned about sun-related skin problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% are most concerned about photoaging (wrinkles, leathery or rough skin texture, irregular pigmentation, lentigines or large freckle-like spots)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18% are most concerned about sunburn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% are most concerned about actinic keratoses (precancerous growths)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"30-are-most-concerned-about-skin-cancer\">30% are most concerned about skin cancer<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who were concerned about sun exposure did mention cancer. 30% were concerned about the condition, almost as many as those who didn&rsquo;t have any concerns at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"melanoma-is-the-most-known-type-of-skin-cancer\">Melanoma is the most known type of skin cancer<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned earlier, melanomas aren&rsquo;t the most common cancers, accounting for just 1% of skin cancer diagnoses. However, it is the most dangerous, which may be why 75% of people surveyed had heard of it. This was more than twice as many people that had heard of basal cell carcinoma (35%) and squamous cell carcinoma (32%.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than one-fifth of the respondents (23%) hadn&rsquo;t heard of any of the cancers mentioned in the survey.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75% have heard of melanomas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35% have heard about basal cell carcinoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32% have heard of squamous cell carcinoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23% have heard of none of those listed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-skin-cancer-survey-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-skin-cancer-survey-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chart showing 75% of people have heard of melanoma\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-skin-cancer-survey-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-skin-cancer-survey-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-skin-cancer-survey-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-skin-cancer-survey-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-quarter-of-people-are-reportedly-unaware-of-skin-cancer-risk-factors\">A quarter of people are reportedly unaware of skin cancer risk factors<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin cancer can happen to anyone, but some people may be more likely to get the disease than others. When asked about the risk factors associated with cancer, the respondents associated certain skin types with a higher likelihood of skin cancer. Those with freckles or skin that burns and reddens were mentioned by more than 55% of the respondents. Another skin type (lighter natural skin color) was considered a risk factor by 43%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second most well-known risk factor is a family history of skin cancer, with 54% of those surveyed mentioning it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We asked survey respondents about which risk factors outlined by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/skin\/basic_info\/risk_factors.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they are aware of. Almost 25% of respondents reported that they were unaware of any of the listed risk factors below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% reported skin that burns, freckles, reddens easily, or becomes painful in the sun as a known risk factor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54% reported a family history of skin cancer as a known risk factor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43% reported having a lighter natural skin color as a known risk factor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39% reported having a personal history of skin cancer as a known risk factor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29% reported having blonde or red hair as a known risk factor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23% reported having blue or green eyes as a known risk factor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22% reported having more than 50 moles as a known risk factor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"73-believe-everyone-should-use-sunscreen\">73% believe everyone should use sunscreen<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to sunscreen, people have firm opinions. 73% felt everyone should use it to protect from the sun, with women slightly more likely to recommend sunscreen than men. This sentiment was consistent across all ethnicities, with 60%-80% of each group insisting that sunscreen be used to protect against sun damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Ethnicity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Yes, everyone should use sunscreen<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White American<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asian-American<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hispanic\/Latino-American<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">African-American<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-racial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native American<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73% believe everyone should use sunscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44% believe no sunscreen can block 100% of the sun&rsquo;s UVB rays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43% believe sunscreen should be applied every two hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41% believe UV rays from the sun are reflected by snow, water, and sand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26% believe having had a severe childhood sunburn is a risk factor for developing melanoma later in life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12% believe sunscreen is not recommended for children younger than 6 months old<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11% believe none of the above are true<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9% believe using sunscreen limits the amount of vitamin D you&rsquo;ll get<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8% believe sunscreen cannot be waterproof or sweatproof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7% believe tanning is safe as long as you don&rsquo;t burn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7% believe you cannot get sunburned on a cloudy day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6% believe having a base tan will prevent sunburn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4% believe tanning does not cause skin cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% believe you do not need to apply sunscreen after 4 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% believe sunscreen does not expire<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-sunscreen-expire\/\"><b>Does sunscreen expire?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"almost-43-think-sunscreen-should-be-applied-every-two-hours\">Almost 43% think sunscreen should be applied every two hours<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often you reapply sunscreen depends on many factors, such as the type of sunscreen, the amount of direct sunlight you get, whether you are in the water, and if you sweat a lot. However, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/media\/stats-sunscreen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Dermatology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends reapplying sunscreen at least every two hours or after swimming or sweating. Despite the official recommendation, just 43% of people admit to reapplying every two hours. Women were slightly more likely to reapply frequently than men.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"only-61-use-sunscreen-as-a-method-of-protection-from-the-sun\">Only 61% use sunscreen as a method of protection from the sun<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite a larger majority stating that everyone should practice sunscreen use, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72% of people who believe that everyone should use sunscreen to protect their skin also reportedly apply sunscreen. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White\/Caucasians, were more than 60% likely to use sunscreen themselves, while only 40% of those Black\/African Americans surveyed said they use sunscreen. Between the genders, 60% of those applying sunscreen were female, and 40% were male.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asked how they protect themselves from the sun:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61% apply sunscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60%&nbsp; seek shade as often as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32%&nbsp; wear sun-protective clothing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% reapply sunscreen every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38% avoid tanning (indoors and outdoors)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13% do none of the above<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"less-than-half-46-know-the-minimum-recommended-level-of-spf-is-30\">Less than half (46%) know the minimum recommended level of SPF is 30<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much do people know about SPF? Sun protection factor (SPF) measures the solar energy needed for sunburn-protected skin compared to unprotected skin. More SPF means more UV radiation would be needed to burn skin, and a higher SPF is desirable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/understanding-over-counter-medicines\/sunscreen-how-help-protect-your-skin-sun#spf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one popular misconception surrounding SPF relates to the time of solar exposure. SPF relates to the amount of exposure, not the number of minutes or hours in the sun, and can be affected by the time of day, geographic location, and shade.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among those surveyed, 46% believe SPF 30 is the minimum recommended level for adults and children six months or older.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"spf-30-means-it-would-take-you-30-times-longer-to-sunburn-than-if-you-werent-wearing-sunscreen-at-all-84-reportedly-do-not-believe-this\"><b>SPF 30 means it would take you 30 times longer to sunburn than if you weren&#8217;t wearing sunscreen at all. 84% reportedly do not believe this.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The misunderstandings regarding SPF were well-documented in this survey, but 84% of those surveyed didn&#8217;t agree with the statement, &#8220;SPF 30 means it would take you 30 times longer to sunburn than if you weren&rsquo;t wearing sunscreen.&rdquo; SPF relates to the level of protection and is not measured in time, but a majority didn&#8217;t hold this belief.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"15-mistakenly-believe-a-sunscreen-with-a-higher-spf-lasts-longer-than-one-with-a-lower-spf\"><b>15% mistakenly believe a sunscreen with a higher SPF lasts longer than one with a lower SPF.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, SPF determines the level of protection, and a small number of those surveyed (15%) think that a higher SPF will allow someone to stay in the sun longer. However, more were familiar with the terms of broad-spectrum and water resistance in sunscreen products. 41% think water resistance is a component of products recommended by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/media\/stats-sunscreen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Dermatology Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and 40% thought the same of broad-spectrum products&mdash;both of which are true.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how the respondents answered across all groups:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46% believe SPF 30 is the minimum recommended level of SPF for adults and children 6 months and older<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39% believe certain health conditions may require a higher SPF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21% believe altitude and distance to the equator affect the level of SPF you need<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17% believe SPF 100 offers double the UVB protection of SPF 50<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16% believe SPF 30 means it would take you 30 times longer to sunburn than if you weren&rsquo;t wearing sunscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% believe a sunscreen with higher SPF lasts longer than one with a lower SPF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6% believe you don&#8217;t have to apply sunscreen with a higher SPF as often as one with a lower SPF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% believe none of these things<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"69-use-sunscreen-when-outside\">69% use sunscreen when outside<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember the 73% of people who thought everyone should wear sunscreen? A slightly lower number actually use it personally when they are outdoors. 32% rely on protective clothing to get the job done, and 60% seek shade whenever possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-Skin-Cancer-survey-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-56461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-Skin-Cancer-survey-2.jpg\" alt=\"Chart showing 69% of people use sunscreen outdoors\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-Skin-Cancer-survey-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-Skin-Cancer-survey-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-Skin-Cancer-survey-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SingleCare-Skin-Cancer-survey-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"27-apply-sunscreen-when-outside-for-long-periods-of-time\">27% apply sunscreen when outside for long periods of time<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 27% of respondents don&rsquo;t wear sunscreen for brief outings and only wear it when they are outside for an extended period; 23% only wear it when doing sun activities like going to the beach or swimming. When added to the number of people who wear it whenever they are outside (19%), you get the 69% of participants who are protected when they go out of doors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, respondents shared the following about their sunscreen habits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27% wear sunscreen only when outside for long periods of time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23% wear sunscreen only when outside doing sun-related activities (beach, pool, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21% never wear sunscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19% wear sunscreen when outside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% wear sunscreen every day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"nearly-half-have-never-seen-a-dermatologist\">Nearly half have never seen a dermatologist<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a dermatologist plays an important role in an overall patient health plan, 46% have never actually been to one. Of those that have, 14% make it an annual practice, and a few (5%) go even more often than that. Those in the 18-24 age group were the least likely to have seen a dermatologist, with 57%&nbsp; never having seen a dermatologist.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respondents answered the following about how often they see a dermatologist:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46% never see a dermatologist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36% only see one when they have a skin problem or concern<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14% see one yearly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% see one more than once per year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Singlecare-skin-cancer-survey-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56546 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Singlecare-skin-cancer-survey-3.jpg\" alt=\"A chart showing that 46% of people never go to the dermatologist\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Singlecare-skin-cancer-survey-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Singlecare-skin-cancer-survey-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Singlecare-skin-cancer-survey-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Singlecare-skin-cancer-survey-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"only-35-see-a-dermatologist-when-they-have-a-skin-problem-or-concern\">Only 35% see a dermatologist when they have a skin problem or concern<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting to see a doctor when there&rsquo;s a concern is still better than not going at all, and 35% have put off preventative care in lieu of going about a specific problem, such as a skin lesion or mole. Of this group, it was fairly consistent across the age categories, but income may play a role. Those making less than $25,000 a year were significantly less likely to see a doctor about a concern (27% compared to 33%-42% of those in other income groups.) The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepricer.org\/dermatologist-visit-cost-without-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average cost<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a dermatology visit without insurance is $230, but this doesn&rsquo;t count common procedures that may be performed during the visit, such as removing skin tags or freezing a problem spot (cryotherapy of seborrheic keratoses).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1-in-5-treat-sunburn-with-an-aloe-vera-product-with-a-pain-reliever-which-is-not-recommended\">1 in 5 treat sunburn with an aloe vera product with a pain reliever, which is not recommended<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When sunburns occur, respondents seemed okay taking matters into their own hands. While 26% do nothing when they get a burn, 46% turn to aloe vera as a treatment, 19% choose an aloe vera product with a pain reliever, and 9% use other products. However, it&rsquo;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/skin-problems-and-treatments\/what-to-know-about-aloe-vera-sunburns\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not recommended<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to use aloe vera with a pain-relieving ingredient ending in &ldquo;-caine,&rdquo; such as lidocaine or benzocaine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survey respondents shared what they use when treating a sunburn, with<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46% using aloe vera<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26% not using anything<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19% using aloe vera with a pain reliever ending in &#8220;-caine&#8221;, such as lidocaine or benzocaine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9% using other products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/sunburn-remedies\/\"><b>Home remedies for sunburn relief<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-behaviors-around-skin-health-vary-by-ethnicity\">How behaviors around skin health vary by ethnicity<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The statistics revealed very little about differences between ethnic groups except in a few areas, including the use of sunscreen, tanning, and seeing a dermatologist.&nbsp; These trends show opportunities for everyone to learn more about the risks of skin cancer, including a dermatologist&rsquo;s role in supporting skin health.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>% that uses sunscreen<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>% that avoids tanning<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>% that never sees a dermatologist<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">African-American<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asian-American<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hispanic\/Latino-American<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White American<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-racial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"our-methodology\">Our methodology<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare conducted this skin cancer survey online through AYTM on June 2, 2022. This survey includes 1,300 U.S. adults ages 18+. Age and gender were census-balanced to match the U.S. population in age, gender, and U.S. region.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While not the most talked about kind of cancer, skin cancer is one of the most common. According to the American Cancer Society, melanoma accounts for only 1% of skin cancers but are the most life-threatening. 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