Be SUN SAFE This Spring and Summer!

Now that Spring is here and the weather consistently sunny, everyone must think about protecting their skin from excessive UV damage. I see patients with thin or fair skin on their arms and legs who ask what I recommend. They need protection from the sun and protection from abrasions on the arms and legs. A good sunscreen applied BEFORE you go outside is a excellent start. I recently discovered a new sports apparel line called Moeben, which helps protect the skin even more. (http://www.moeben.com -very cool website) This stylish clothing includes arm and leg sleeves that have a SPF of 50. The founder of Moeben, Shannon Farar-Griefer, is an ultra marathon runner (events of up to 100 miles) who needed to protect her skin. Even high quality sunscreen does not last long enough for distance runners and often perspiration breaks it down. Most dermatologists recommend applying fresh sunscreen every two hours you’re exposed to the sun. Another company with clothing over 30SPF is Solumbra (another excellent, website-http://www.sunprecautions.com/). It’s more common for women to get skin cancer on their legs because of wearing dresses. We all love the sun. Just takes the requisite steps to truly enjoy it !