Hours of fun in the sun
Urgent care clinical staff will tell you that Damage from the sun is
cumulative. Over the course of a person’s lifetime, 25 percent of their
exposure to the sun occurs between birth and 18 years of age. Skin cancer is one
of the few cancers that are almost entirely preventable; if we are aware and
proactive.
Choosing the proper sunscreen
- Block the sun’s damaging rays with the use of a sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 30
- Use sunscreen that offers protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
- Apply the sunscreen liberally; according to the American Academy of Dermatology, most people apply only half as much sunscreen as they should.
- One ounce generally covers an adult sufficiently, and most children kids need about half of that.
- For a measuring guideline, an ounce of sunscreen should fill the palm of your hand.
The key areas
In addition to the obvious spots such as the arms, legs, and face; be
sure to apply a generous amount of sunscreen to the:
- Ears
- Neck
- Backs of legs
- Tops of feet
- Hands
Keep in mind that lips can burn, too. Be sure to carry a lip balm that
has an SPF of 15.
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. Call Medical Access today; or simply
drop in as no appointment is needed to receive timely, quality urgent care for
any non-life-threatening health issues.
