Don’t forget your sunscreen
I have seen so many patients in the office this month with sunburns because its May and they didn’t think it was time to use sunscreen yet. Sunscreen of at least a 30spf, broad spectrum covering uva and uvb rays, applied generously every 2 hours, or more if you are in the water or sweating a lot, is what we recommend. Many of our patients use a 60spf which is better than a 30spf. A hat helps so much in protecting the face from harmful rays. A broad brimmed hat is best to protect the whole face, but a baseball cap will help with the forehead, cheeks and nose. Put on sunscreen everyday, and keep some in your car or pocketbook, so there is no excuse for forgetting it! We have a sunscreen that works for any skin type for sale in our office. Sometimes its hard to find a good one at the supermarket, especially if you have rosacea or very sensitive skin or acne. Make sure you protect yourself and your skin from early aging, sun spots, wrinkles, and of course skin cancer. Skin cancer kills so many people, and its mostly preventable. We hope to see you soon for your skin check. And don’t forget your sunscreen.
Dr. Rebecca Baxt