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Skincare
Reapply
sunscreen hourly while swimming or sweating heavily
* Reapply sunscreen hourly while swim- ming or sweating heavily, every two hours
when dry.
* Vacations often involve swimming/ sweating and spotty reapplication in the
sun. Starting your day with a higher SPF sunscreen will give you a wider protective window during busy activities.
* If you have dry skin, you might prefer a cream sunscreen. For acne-prone skin,
oil-free sunscreens are widely available.
* Since UV light can pass through clouds, use sunscreen even when it’s cloudy or
overcast.
* Avoid using products that combine sunscreen and the insect repellent DEET,
since sunscreen must be reapplied regu- larly and insect repellent typically should not be reapplied at that frequency.
Tanning Beds Are Bad News While tanning beds promise a bronzed body year-round, the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from these devices pose serious,
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permanent risks for skin cancer, includ- ing melanoma. The 2009 International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has recommended banning commercial indoor tanning for those under 18 years to protect them from the increased risk for melanoma and other skin cancers. The FDA has also noted a 75-percent greater risk of melanoma if indoor tanning began prior to the age of 35. Alternatives to tanning beds include bronzing creams and dusting powders, which are widely available at most drugstores. Protect your body’s largest organ — your skin— while having fun in the sun.
Christi Cantu, CPNP, is a PNP who has worked for Pediatric Dermatology of North Texas for 10 years, and has had an advanced practice role for over 18 years in pediatric and neonatal nursing. She is Associate Clinical Professor-PNP Program-University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Women’s University.
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