Sun Care
Proper sun care is essential because of wrinkles and dangers like melanoma. Experts estimate that more than 90 percent of skin cancers stem from overexposure to tanning beds and the suns ultraviolet radiation. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen outdoors, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the suns rays are strongest. Choose a sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays with an SPF of 15 or higher. Apply about 15 to 30 minutes before going outside, then reapply every two hours.
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- Q How much sun do I need each day?
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Dr. Arthur Perry, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryWe don’t want to block sunshine completely -- about 20 minutes each day is good for us -- it boosts our vitamin D and improves our mood. Beyond 20 minutes, however, and our immune system suffers. We either need to spend the rest of the day inside... Full Answer
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- Q What are the risks of using sunscreen?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacySunscreens may cause tightening or drying of the skin. In rare cases, sunscreens can cause skin symptoms including redness, swelling, acne, rashes, itching, stinging, clogged hair follicles, and pain in areas that are hairy. Some people believe... Full Answer
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- Q Why should I wear sunscreen?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineAn Australian study confirmed a message I hope you'll memorize: Slathering on sunscreen daily makes you 50% less likely to develop melanoma, the most deadly kind of skin cancer, and 70% less likely to develop invasive melanoma, the worst of its... Full Answer
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- Q Do African Americans and people with dark skin need to use sunscreen?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIt's true that dark skin is higher in the pigment melanin than light skin, which can provide some protection against skin cancer and aging. This is why fair-skinned people are more likely to get a sunburn, and to get skin cancer, than... Full Answer
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- Q How should I protect my skin from the sun?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyToo much sun exposure can be detrimental to skin health and appearance. In this video, Dr. Oz gives helpful and healthful tips for protecting one's skin from the sun. Full Answer
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- Q Besides sunscreen, how can I protect my skin from the sun?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyProtection against the sun's rays is critical for maintaining skin health. Watch the video for skin protection tips for summer and beyond. Full Answer
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- Q What are the benefits of sun exposure?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineSunshine is essential for our bodies to turn specific kinds of cholesterols in foods into vitamin D, an important nutrient that helps decrease aging of the cardiovascular and immune systems. Then, the liver and kidneys convert vitamin D into... Full Answer
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- Q Will indoor tanning sessions prior to actual sun exposure benefit the skin?
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Dr. Neal Schultz, DermatologyIt will never benefit the skin. No tanning is beneficial to the skin, and all ultraviolet-induced tans, whether natural or from tanning salons, cause damage which accelerates photo-aging of the skin and ultimately skin cancer. The excuse of, "It's good... Full Answer
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- Q In wintertime, do I still need to apply sunscreen after I cleanse my skin?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyEveryone should apply sunscreen daily. In the wintertime, when less skin is exposed, you can focus your sunscreen application efforts to areas like the face, neck and backs of hands. Full Answer
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- Q Do sunscreens interact with other medications or foods?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed some concerns about products that contain both sunscreens and insect repellents, including N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET). The FDA regulates sunscreens and insect repellents... Full Answer
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