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“Skin and Sea”
Everything you've always wanted to know about sun protection but were afraid to ask(or you simply forgot about)
Here they are-The Top Ten:
- Your skin, hair and nails are windows to your overall general health. (See your dermatologist as a part
of your yearly health check-up!)
- The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a yearly skin exam by a dermatologist. (Just as
you would have your eyes and teeth checked on a regular basis.)
- There are no exercises to get rid of wrinkles. (Actually, excessive facial movement can contribute to
the development of certain wrinkles.)
- Sun exposure is the #1 cause of aging skin and wrinkles. (So wear your sunscreen!)
- Drinking lots of water will not help dry skin. (Use moisturizers and stop the long hot showers. This will
help treat dry skin.)
- If you pluck out a gray hair, you won't get 7 more gray hairs. (This is a myth.)
- You do not get warts from frogs. (HPV- Human Papilloma Virus is responsible for warts.)
- Moisturizers do not prevent wrinkles. (They may help improve the appearance of fine lines and
wrinkles temporarily.)
- Sunscreen does not cause skin cancer. (However, ultraviolet light from the sun is a known carcinogencancer
causer.
- Chocolate does not cause acne. (In fact, this is supported by scientific studies.)
The above information is by no means a substitute for a visit to your doctor. For more
information on these topics, visit www.aad.org . To submit a
story idea or if you have a skin related question, please e-mail me at
dracambio@gmail.com. Happy Fall!
- Dr. Andrea Cambio
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Andrew’s Professional Center
316 Del Prado Blvd. S. Suite 201
Cape Coral 829-7102
dracambio@gmail.com
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