Outdoor workers have a higher risk for developing skin cancer. This program will help this group learn the facts about skin cancer and find out ways to protect themselves. Through simple language and practical demonstration, outdoor workers will find out: • Who is at risk for skin cancer • When sun protection is needed • Safe, easy ways to protect against the sun • What skin cancers look like • What to do if a suspicious mole or spot is found For further information, visit: www.dermatology.ca/outdoorworkers

Via www.dermtv.com – First and foremost, it’s better to use some sunscreen (even if it’s not the right one) than no sunscreen at all. But if you have a choice, should you use one with “broad spectrum” protection? What’s the difference between UV-A and UV-B? Dr. Schultz will explain what the key terms on sunscreen labels mean and how to determine which sunscreen is right for you. Transcription In this segment of DermTV.com, I’m going to help you choose the correct sunscreen to protect your skin. Why do you need sunscreen? Because the only way you can get premature lines, wrinkles or age spots on your skin is by exposing it to the sun without adequate protection. And the lack of that same adequate protection is what causes skin cancer. Unfortunately, one American dies every hour in the United States from skin cancer. The good news is that it is a completely preventable disease. All you have to do is choose and use the correct sunscreen. The criteria for the correct sunscreen are: it needs to be strong enough; it needs to feel good when you put it on so you’ll be inclined to re-apply it, which is very important; and it has to be compatible with your facial skin type. What is strong enough? Two parts to that answer because there are two parts to the damaging rays of the sun. The UVA or ultraviolet A rays cause aging and skin cancer. To choose a sunscreen that will give you protection from that, choose one that’s marked simply with UVA protection or with broad-spectrum …

PDT Treatment or Photodynamic Therapy is completed. The patient shares her experience of PDT. After a Blue Light Treatment, the patient must hibernate and be completely out of the sun for a few days. For this reason, a very strong sunblock is applied. Additionally, Sarah, our Physician Assistant gives great sunblock tips to prevent skin cancer. Dr. Mejia, a qualified Mohs skin cancer surgeon will then follow up with attentive care for the results of the PDT.

Via www.dermtv.com – Want to know how antioxidants prevent skin damage? Get ready for some science. From free-radicals to oxidation, Dr. Schultz explains antioxidants.

Avenno’s newest sunblock commercial with a very cute little girl in it. Who is the little girl?

Just last week, after much delay, the FDA released some new sunscreen regulations that will make choosing an effective sunscreen easier. In this episode of DermTV, Dr. Schultz explains these new regulations. www.DermTV.com Connect with DermTV www.facebook.com www.twitter.com