Although the sun is great for lots of outdoor activities, it can also be very dangerous. Prolonged sun exposure can lead to painful sunburn short-term, and conditions as serious as skin cancer later on down the road.
To help you protect yourself from the sun, here are some useful tips:
- Wear sunscreen. This is the most obvious way to keep your skin protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Less obvious: make sure to get broad spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
- Keep track of the time. The sun’s harmful rays are at their most intense between 10am and 4pm. Try to avoid being in the sun for extended periods of time during these times, and if you can’t avoid it, reapply sunscreen frequently.
- Wear a hat. This simple clothing option will do wonders for protecting your head and your face.
- Be mindful of your latitude. The closer you are to the equator, the closer you are to the sun. This means that the sun’s rays will harm your skin more quickly when you’re on that tropical vacation.
If you have suffered from sun damage, contact Zimmet Skin & Vein today. Dr. Zimmet can provide a customized treatment that’s best for your skin and health.