Affiliated Dermatology in Phoenix Magazine, May, 2014

Have freckles and burn before tanning Have fair skin, blue or green eyes, or blond, red or light brown hair Work indoors all week and then get intense sun exposure on weekends Spend a lot of time outdoors Have certain autoimmune diseases Have had an organ transplant Take medicines that lower your immunity Take medicines that make your skin more sensitive to sunlight

Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are taking any medicines that could increase your sensitivity to sunlight.

PREVENTION AT PLAYWe can help protect ourselves from UV rays with a few sun-safety tips, which can be remembered easily as: Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap!

Slip on a Shirt. When you are in the sun, remember that diff erent clothes provide diff erent levels of UV protection, depending on many factors. Long-sleeved shirts, long pants or long skirts cover the most skin and are the most protective. Dark colors generally provide more protection than light colors. A tightly woven fabric protects better than loosely woven clothing. Be aware that covering up does not block out all UV rays. If you can see light through a fabric, UV rays can get through, too.

Slop on Sunscreen.Sunscreen is a well-known product in most Arizona homes, and savvy shoppers nd it available in many forms lotions, creams, ointments, gels, sprays, wipes and lip balms, to name a few. Some cosmetics, such as lipsticks and foundations, also are considered sunscreen products if they contain sunscreen. While some makeup contains sunscreen,

only the label can tell you for sure. Makeup, including lipstick, without sunscreen does not provide sun protection. Check the labels to nd out if it is included. Sunscreens with broad spectrum protection (against UVA and UVB rays) and with sun protection factor (SPF) values of 30 or higher are recommended. The SPF number is the level of protection the sunscreen provides against UVB rays a higher number means more protection.

Slap on A Hat. A hat with at least a 2- to 3-inch brim all around is ideal because it protects areas that are often exposed to intense sun, such as the ears, eyes, forehead, nose and scalp. A dark, non-re ective

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WHY SHOULD SOMEONE GO TO A DERMATOLOGIST? I think the simple answer is because the skin is the largest organ of the body and consequently is susceptible to all types of diseases. The skin is the protective covering of the entire body and hence is exposed to harsh elements such as sun (UV radiation), and chemical or solid assaults. Several of the most common skin problems include acne, rashes, and later on in life, skin cancer. Common infl ammatory diseases such as rashes (atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis) are addressed by a dermatologist, as well as skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma).

WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE LOOK FOR WITH THEIR SKIN?Everyone should perform a monthly to quarterly personal skin exam, as well as an annual full body exam by a dermatologist. Look for changing lesions, sores that do not heal, areas that repetitively bleed, and bumps or lesions that change in size, character or color. Each one of these characteristics is a red fl ag and indicates the necessity for an exam by a dermatologist.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE UPCOMING TRENDS OF SKIN CARE THAT YOU ARE SEEING? Upcoming trends in skin care diagnosis and treatment include the ability for us to look at the molecular signature of tumors and someday have a complete array of drugs that address specifi c genetic profi les. This is considered translational medicine. Through our relationship with Scottsdale Healthcare and institutes that participate in molecular or translational medicine, we feel that we are on the leading edge of care or treatment.

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underside to the brim also can help lower the amount of UV rays reaching the face from re ective surfaces such as water.

A shade cap (which looks like a baseball cap with about 7 inches of fabric draping down the sides and back) also is good, and will provide more protection for the neck. These are often sold in sports and outdoor supply stores. A baseball cap protects the front and top of the head but not the neck or the ears, where skin cancers commonly develop.

Wrap Those Shades. UV-blocking sunglasses are important for protecting the delicate skin around the eyes, as well as the eyes themselves. Research has shown that long hours in the sun without protecting your eyes increase your chances of developing some eye diseases.

The ideal sunglasses should block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation. Before you buy, check the label to make sure they do. Labels that say UV absorption up to 400 nm or Meets ANSI UV Requirements mean the glasses block at least 99 percent of UV rays. Those labeled cosmetic block about 70 percent of UV rays. If there is no label, dont assume the sunglasses provide any UV protection.

Ideally, all types of eyewear, including prescription glasses and contact lenses, should absorb the entire UV spectrum. Some contact lenses are now made to block most UV rays. But because they do not cover the whole eye and surrounding areas, they are not suffi cient eye protection when used alone.

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For more information about skin cancer, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or visit cancer.org/sunsafety. We want to help you stay well.

Protect your family from the sun.Each year, more than 2 million people develop skin

cancer, the most common of all cancers. The sun can

damage your skin year-round, so its important to

protect yourself and your loved ones from its harmful

effects. Avoid the sun when ultraviolet (UV) rays are

strongest, generally between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.,

and remember to Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap!

Slip! on a shirt.Cover up with protective clothing when out in the

sun. Choose comfortable clothes made of light-

colored, tightly woven fabrics you cant see through

when held up to a light.

Slop! on sunscreen.Using sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF)

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