Protect your skin this summer If you are headed outside for than
than 20 minutes, you will need to take precautions to protect
your skin from cancer. "Skin cancer in Texas is a big problem.
It's growing by leaps and bounds," said dermatologist Dr. Brian
Ransdell with Kelsey-Seybold, The Woodlands. Dr. Ransdell sees
cases of skin cancer every day. "I've had patients who noticed a
new spot and within a month, it's invasive so it's important to
act quick do your monthly checks." Now that summer is in full
swing, he says use sunscreen with an SPF 45 or higher and apply
a shot glass full 30 minutes before you head out. Reapply at
least every 2 hours. "Using sunscreen is very important,
especially under age 18. That's when the cells can be altered
and that's when cancer begins early in life," said Dr. Ransdell.
He says most people apply spray-ons incorrectly. "Spray it on
then use your hands to rub it in. People seem to always spray it
on like it's cooking spray or spray paint and they seem to miss
areas." Sun-prot