May is Over, But Skin Cancer Awareness Shouldn’t Be: Summer Advice from a Dallas Dermatologist
DALLAS, Texas (PRWEB) July 18, 2018 -- When it comes to skin cancer treatments, Dallas dermatologist Dr. Ellen Turner offers a range of options for patients, from superficial radiation to sophisticated Mohs surgery. The advanced technology and techniques available today not only give patients access to treatments with high cure rates, but also with minimal scarring.
That said, the best offense—as the proverb goes—is a good defense, which is why Dr. Turner emphasizes each year that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Perhaps more importantly, she further emphasizes that skin cancer awareness is important no matter the month, which is why she works to keep her patients educated, informed, and aware about prevention throughout the year.
Stopping skin cancer before it starts is the best way to avoid health and cosmetic problems that can result from exposure to ultraviolet radiation, which can contribute to abnormal cell growth.
This year, Dr. Turner is putting a spotlight on sunscreen, and specifically UV protectors with Solescence technology available from the California-based Colorescience®. She explains that this chemical-free brand is billed as an “enviroscreen,” protecting against not just UVA and UVB radiation, but infrared light, blue light from device screens, and pollutants—all of which are present all year long.
UV light is likely the most familiar skin-harming agent to most Americans, who know to avoid sunburns and tanning due the sun’s ability to contribute to carcinomas and melanoma, as well as break down collagen, hyaluronic acid, and other components of healthy and young-looking skin.
Toxins in the air, as well as other types of light, can further dry out the skin and hasten the breakdown of vital elements, deepening wrinkles and magnifying the appearance of other cosmetic issues.
By applying sunscreen or the Colorescience® enviroscreen, anyone venturing outdoors can create a barrier against harsh conditions—whether it’s a clear or hazy day—that better maintains overall skin health.
For ideal results, sunscreen should be applied to any visible skin about 20 minutes before leaving the protection of a roof or other solid solar barrier. The Solescence technology in enviroscreen is chemical free and provides immediate protection without having to wait for absorption. A good rule of thumb is to reapply every two hours. It should be applied more frequently if it has been washed off by sweat or water.
Routine checkups with a dermatologist are also key for anyone looking to keep their skin as healthy as possible. Ideally, the doctor will find that preventive measures have been successful, but in the event a mole looks suspicious and a biopsy comes back positive for the presence of cancer cells, effective treatments are at hand.
For more information on skin cancer treatments available from Dallas-based dermatologist Dr. Ellen Turner, visit dermofficedallas.com or call (214) 373-7546.
Ellen Turner, Dermatology Office, http://www.dermofficedallas.com/, +1 (214) 373-7546, [email protected]
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