The importance of using SPF when immunosuppressed

In 2016, skin cancer was the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Ireland, with over 11,000 cases. The immunosuppressant medication required by organ transplant recipients to prevent organ rejection puts us at greater risk for developing skin cancer. Skin cancer can be caused by both types of UV rays from the sun, UVA and UVB. UVA rays are present all year round and UVB rays are predominant in the summer months, therefore we need to wear SPF 365 days a year even in Ireland.