Alternative Sun Protection Tips
Dr. Janelle Vega, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says when you are looking at the labels for a sun protective hat, look for UPF 50, which is a universal protection factor.
“You want to have at least three inches, …
What are Skin Tags?
What is Actinic Keratoses?
Following the abuse a summer’s worth of sun can deliver to the skin, now is a good time to review the features of a common skin condition related to ultraviolet exposure, actinic keratosis (AK). This is particularly important since AKs …
How do I keep my skin from getting dry in the winter?
In the wintertime, a number of factors can cause skin to dry out, leading to uncomfortable scaling, cracking and itching. Lower outdoor humidity along with exposure to forced air heating, wood-burning stoves, space heaters and fireplaces can all cause skin …
What are the risk factors for melanoma?
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, occurring in over 3.5 million people each year. Three of the most common types of skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Of …
Is it dangerous to be in the sun?
Sun safety – describes a range of behaviors that include wearing wide brimmed hats that cover the face and neck; the correct use of sunscreen of at least sun protection factor (SPF) 15 and limiting sun exposure during the hours …
