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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Dr. Jhin’s Top Four New Year’s Resolutions for your Skin:
1) Get a skin cancer screening - Whether or not you have been directly or indirectly affected by skin cancer, you should get your skin checked annually for skin cancer. Skin exams are crucial as skin cancer can form anywhere there is skin. It is done at a dermatology office and can save your life. Everyday I see more and more skin cancer in younger and younger patients. If skin cancer is detected early, it is very treatable. Please don’t wait. Make your appointment today and mark it on your calendar.
2) Wear sunscreen daily - I ask patients regularly whether or not they wear sunscreen and a common response is “only when I am outside and it is sunny.” Wear sunscreen everyday and make it a habit. You may not realize this but driving in a car, sitting by a window or even 5 minutes outside still exposes you to the UV rays that can be harmful. It is always important to be prepared; UV rays penetrate even when it is cloudy outside. And, don’t worry you are still getting a sufficient dose of Vitamin D from UV rays absorbed through your clothes and hair.
3) Use skincare products that are right for your skin - There are SO many products out there and often we chose the skincare products not based on our skin type or needs but rather by the product’s packaging or based on it’s marketing. It is important to visit to your dermatologist for a full skin consultation to determine what products may be best for your skin type and any skin conditions that you may have. They can also prescribe medicated products that may be covered by your insurance plan.
4) Healthy skin = A Healthy YOU - Since our skin is our largest and most visible organ, it is not hard to believe that it’s appearance can affect our mood and how we feel about ourselves. Often, we get discouraged when we have tried everything over the counter and our skin does not look it’s best or we feel that it’s too late to do anything. Don’t get discouraged and don’t delay, there are treatments out there that are effective and can reverse some of the damage already done. See your dermatologist to discuss what would be the best for your skin.
2) Wear sunscreen daily - I ask patients regularly whether or not they wear sunscreen and a common response is “only when I am outside and it is sunny.” Wear sunscreen everyday and make it a habit. You may not realize this but driving in a car, sitting by a window or even 5 minutes outside still exposes you to the UV rays that can be harmful. It is always important to be prepared; UV rays penetrate even when it is cloudy outside. And, don’t worry you are still getting a sufficient dose of Vitamin D from UV rays absorbed through your clothes and hair.
3) Use skincare products that are right for your skin - There are SO many products out there and often we chose the skincare products not based on our skin type or needs but rather by the product’s packaging or based on it’s marketing. It is important to visit to your dermatologist for a full skin consultation to determine what products may be best for your skin type and any skin conditions that you may have. They can also prescribe medicated products that may be covered by your insurance plan.
4) Healthy skin = A Healthy YOU - Since our skin is our largest and most visible organ, it is not hard to believe that it’s appearance can affect our mood and how we feel about ourselves. Often, we get discouraged when we have tried everything over the counter and our skin does not look it’s best or we feel that it’s too late to do anything. Don’t get discouraged and don’t delay, there are treatments out there that are effective and can reverse some of the damage already done. See your dermatologist to discuss what would be the best for your skin.
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