tanning beds.
-Wear a water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Even if your skin doesn’t “burn” you can still incur skin damage.
-If possible stay in shaded areas between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm when the sun’s UV rays are the most intense.
-Check your own skin regularly (at least monthly) for any new marks, moles or spots, including the soles of your feet, the palms of your hands and even under your nails.
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-Make sure to get skin checks at least once a year by a dermatologist. As a general rule, if you spot something abnormal or a change in an existing mole/lesion/birthmark, don’t overlook it and don’t delay seeing a physician.
Dr. Eva Beaulieu (IG: @dr.evab) has practiced medicine for 11 years as an Internal Medicine Hospitalist. She specializes in treating patients with High Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Obesity in Atlanta, GA.
