SKIN CARE TIPS FOR DERMATOLOGISTS USE

Have you ever wondered what skincare tips dermatologists themselves use to maintain healthy Skin?

This video features dermatologists of the American Academy of Dermatology who share seven tips for skin care with their patients. They also use them themselves.

Board-certified dermatologists have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Skin, nails, and hair. They can diagnose and treat more than 3,000 conditions and diseases, such as skin cancer, acne, and eczema. Do you wonder how dermatologists maintain healthy Skin themselves? Dermatologists use and recommend seven skin care tips to their patients in honor of National Healthy Skin Month in November.

Identify and understand your skin type first.

• Sensitive Skin may sting or burn after product use
• Normal Skin is transparent and not sensitive
• Dry Skin, flaky, itchy, and rough
• Oily Skin is shiny, greasy and shiny
• Combination Skin has dry and oily areas.

Understanding your skin type can help you choose the right skincare products for you and take good care of your face.

Dermatologists recommend these tips to maintain healthy Skin:

1. Use sunscreen every day. It is the most important thing you can do to protect your Skin. Sunscreen protects against harmful UV rays that can cause skin cancer and wrinkles. Apply a water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or more to all exposed Skin. Reapply it every two hours or after you have been swimming or sweating. You can save time by using a moisturizer with sunscreen. While cosmetics with sunscreen can be convenient, reapplying them is necessary to get the best protection. Since no sunscreen is able to block all of the sun’s UV rays 100%, you should also wear clothing that offers sun protection. This includes a lightweight long-sleeved t-shirt, pants, wide-brimmed sun hats, and UV-protective sunglasses, whenever possible. Select clothing that has an ultraviolet protection factor label.
2. Avoid tanning bed use. Tanning beds emit UV radiation, which can cause skin cancer. Even one indoor tanning session increases your risk of developing skin cancer by up to 29%, basal cell cancer by 29%, and squamous-cell carcinoma by 67%. Self-tanning can give you that golden glow. Self-tanners are natural looking when applied correctly. They won’t leave you with streaks, splotches, or orange Skin.
3. When it comes to skincare, less is more. Too many products, particularly multiple anti-aging products, can irritate the skin. Focus on the basics instead, like a gentle cleanser and sunscreen. Stick to a morning and evening skincare regimen that works for you.
4. Select skin care products formulated to suit your skin type. By understanding your skin type, you can learn the best way to care for your Skin and choose products that will work for you. Here’s how you can identify your skin type.

• • Sensitive Skin: May sting or burn after product use
  • Normal Skin: Clear, not sensitive
  • Dry Skin: Itchy, flaky, or rough Skin
  • Combination Skin: Oily in some areas and dry in others.
  • Oily ( Shiny, greasy)

1. Take care of your lips. Because skin cancer may form on the lips, use a lip balm that contains sunscreen. Apply petroleum jelly to your lips if they feel dry or chapped.
2. Do not touch your face. When you feel your Skin, you are transferring dirt, bacteria, and oils from your hands. Try to keep your Skin untouched throughout the day. Avoid popping, squeezing, or picking pimples, as they can leave scars.
3. Regularly check your Skin. In the U.S., one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. Nearly 20 Americans are diagnosed with melanoma every single day, which is the most deadly form of skin cancer. Skin cancer, including melanoma, is highly treatable when it’s detected early. The five-year survival rate for people with melanoma who are treated and seen before the cancer spreads to lymph nodes is 98%. Check your Skin for any new spots or spots that differ from the rest of your body. Also, look out for moles that itch or bleed or that change color. These are early signs of skin cancer. Make an appointment with a dermatologist if you see any suspicious spots.

Skin is the largest organ of your body, so you should take care of it. Speak to a dermatologist if you want to know more about your Skin or how to care for it.

You don’t have the time to do intensive skin care. You can pamper yourself with the basics. Healthy lifestyles and good skin care can delay the natural aging process and help prevent skin problems. Start with these five simple tips.

• Sun protection is important.

Protecting your Skin from the sun is one of the best ways to care for it. Sun exposure over a lifetime can lead to wrinkles, age marks, and other skin issues — as well as an increased risk of skin cancer.

The most comprehensive sun protection:

• Wear sunscreen. Choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 15 and is broad-spectrum. Use sunscreen liberally and reapply it every two hours or more frequently if you are swimming or sweating.
• Find shade. Avoid sun exposure between 10 am and 4 pm, when sun rays are at their strongest.
• Protect your Skin by wearing long sleeves, pants, and wide-brimmed caps. Consider using laundry additives that provide an extra layer of protection against ultraviolet rays for a limited number of washes or sun-protective clothing.