As the weather warms up, it is inevitable that we will be providing
injury treatment for patients who have either spent too much time in the sun or
did not take steps to protect their skin. The Skin Cancer Foundation reminds us
that sunscreen should always be used and applied liberally. Consider the
following tips for sunscreen use below:
1.
If you cannot apply sunscreen all the time, be
sure to use it when the sun’s rays and heat is most intense; from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Sunscreen need to be applied about 30 minutes before going out during this
time of day:
- It is important to cover all of your skin that will be exposed to the sun. This includes the back of your knees, on the ears, around your eyes, your neck, and scalp.
- Select only sunscreens with a sun-protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Check the label to ensure that it is what is known as “broad spectrum” SPF. This means that it will block both UVA and UVB sunlight. UVA rays are responsible for sunburn. UVB rays are largely responsible for causing wrinkles.
- Don’t skimp when it comes to the use of sunscreen. Shake it well before applying, and then lather it on.
- Infants need sun screen too. We suggest that you start using sunscreen for your children as early as 6 months of age.
- It is important to remember that insect repellent can reduce a sunscreen’s SPF by as much as 30 percent. If you are using insect repellent along with sunscreen, use a higher SPF, and reapply it fairly often.
Convenient, walk-in care for
Germantown, MD
We all want the best for our families, especially when it comes to healthcare
and preventive medicine. Medical Access provides convenient walk-in care as an
alternative to long waits in the emergency room. Their friendly staff will
carefully and quickly assess your needs and provide the appropriate services,
from preventive medicine to x-ray and lab services. Their facilities are fully
staffed and equipped in order to meet the demands of their patients and their
healthcare needs.
Dr. Manbir Takhar is the Chief Medical Officer, and has been associated
with Medical Access since 1999. She is qualified to treat almost any type of
injury or illness that may present itself. In addition to these qualifications,
she is also a Civil Surgeon and Medical Review Officer. This designation is
granted by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, making Medical
Access one of the select facilities for immigration physicals. Call them today
or simply drop in, as no appointment is needed to receive timely, quality
urgent care for fevers or any non life-threatening health issues.
