{"id":6216,"date":"2014-10-23T11:45:28","date_gmt":"2014-10-23T18:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=6216"},"modified":"2014-10-30T08:40:43","modified_gmt":"2014-10-30T15:40:43","slug":"somi-wellness-cooler-weather-brings-greater-threat-of-damaging-exposure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/somi-wellness-cooler-weather-brings-greater-threat-of-damaging-exposure\/","title":{"rendered":"SOMI WELLNESS – COOLER WEATHER BRINGS GREATER THREAT OF DAMAGING EXPOSURE"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

FALL SUN SAFETY TIPS\u00a0FOR FLORIDIANS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a Floridian or just visiting, chances are, you\u2019ll be heading outside to play.<\/p>\n

Ninety-six percent of residents and 98 percent of tourists say enjoying outdoor recreation in Florida is important to them. The three most popular activities? Going to the beach; looking at wildlife and bicycling, according to a recent survey.<\/p>\n

Those of us who live here are far more likely to be doing those things in the fall, when our steamy summers melt into lower humidity and temperatures.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of public service messages about sun precautions go out in the summer, when those of us who live here tend to limit our outdoors time to early mornings and evenings,\u201d says Adam J. Scheiner, M.D., a cosmetic surgeon who\u2019s been featured on\u00a0The Dr. Oz Show, The Howard Stern Show and The Doctors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe far more dangerous hours for sun exposure are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We\u2019re much more likely to be outside during those times in the fall and winter.\u201d<\/p>\n

No matter how comfortable the temperature feels, Dr. Scheiner says, don\u2019t be fooled!\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019re not far from the equator \u2013 it\u2019s less than 1,800 miles from Miami \u2013 which means we\u2019re exposed to more sun more of the time than places farther from the equator,\u201d he says. \u201cEarlier this summer, the surgeon general predicted 9,000 people will die from melanoma this year. That\u2019s preventable.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf skin cancer doesn\u2019t scare you, think with your vanity. Sun exposure is the No. 1 cause of wrinkles, discoloration, age spots and festoons, among other disfiguring problems.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Scheiner shares tips for preventing, minimizing and repairing sun damage:<\/p>\n

Prevention:<\/b> \u201cAnytime you go outside, you\u2019re exposing yourself to damaging UVB and UVA rays, and the result is cumulative. A little bit here and a little there adds up,\u201d Scheiner says.<\/p>\n

Simply driving a car can result in serious sun damage. A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found more skin cancers on the left side of patients\u2019 faces \u2013 the side exposed while driving \u2013 than the right. Scheiner says he\u2019s seen truckers and others who spend years on the road with severe wrinkling on the left side of the face.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlways wear sunscreen, which protects against UVA and UVB rays. I recommend a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30, preferably higher,\u201d he says. \u201cYou can also protect yourself from UVA rays, which cause deeper damage, by applying UV-protective film to your car windows. Also, wear clothes with a UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) rating of at least 30.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minimizing:<\/b> Good nutrition and topical products can help minimize signs of damage, such as wrinkles and age spots, Dr. Scheiner says.<\/p>\n

Eat foods rich in antioxidants — carrots and other yellow and orange fruits and vegetables; spinach and other green leafy vegetables; tomatoes; blueberries; peas and beans; fatty fish, and nuts. An American Society for Clinical Nutrition study found that women ages 40 to 75 who consumed more vitamin C, an antioxidant, had fewer wrinkles.<\/p>\n

Use exfoliant creams to remove dead skin cells. Prescription creams including Avita, Avage, Renova and Retin-A have been shown to reduce wrinkles and age spots caused by sun exposure.<\/p>\n

Repairing:<\/b>\u00a0 Lasers can resurface facial skin by stripping away the outermost layers. Some \u201cnon-ablative\u201d lasers also stimulate collagen formation, which helps smooth wrinkles.<\/p>\n

Dr. Scheiner uses RESET\u00ae\u00a0<\/sup>Laser Skin Resurfacing, to reverse the damage and remove many pre-cancers and even active skin cancers. The treatment vaporizes the old skin and causes the collagen in the underlying layers to tighten.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FALL SUN SAFETY TIPS\u00a0FOR FLORIDIANS Whether you\u2019re a Floridian or just visiting, chances are, you\u2019ll be heading outside to play. Ninety-six percent of residents and 98 percent of tourists say enjoying outdoor recreation in Florida is important to them. The three most popular activities? Going to the beach; looking at wildlife and bicycling, according to<\/p>\n

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