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Doc urges daily use of sunscreen
- Devi Moon recommends daily outdoor sunscreen use with SPF 30 to prevent painful sunburn and skin damage.
- In light of UV risks, UV rays damage skin, cause premature aging and increase melanoma risk; a base tan offers minimal SPF protection, only as much as SPF 3–4.
- Dr. Mike Patrick explains sunburns result from the immune system trying to eliminate UV-damaged cells, with prolonged UV damage increasing skin cancer risk.
- When sunscreen is skipped, sunburn causes redness, blistering, and systemic effects like headache and nausea, increasing skin cancer risk.
- Family Nurse Practitioner Devi Moon urges daily use of broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, applied 15 minutes before outdoor activities and re-applied every two hours to prevent sunburn and skin damage.
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Sunscreen only protects properly if used correctly. A dermatologist explains what many do wrong and what matters.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Many people enjoy going outside and soaking up the sunshine during the summertime. While it’s great for children to enjoy the fresh air, it’s important to protect them from the sun’s harmful UV rays and the heat. Family Nurse Practitioner Devi Moon at Allegro Family Clinic does not recommend using sunscreen on infants under 6 months old due to the risk of overheating and the possibility of skin irritation. “A baby’s skin…
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