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Please provide some do's and don'ts on avoiding sunburn.

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Ignore: Use the strongest sunscreen available and ember the sun is your enemy and is very related to skin ca.

Answered 12/4/2015

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Use: Use sunblock that protects again uva and uvb radition.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

SPF: Spf 30 suncreeen. Wear a hat to protect the face. Sunglasses with uv a;b block. Uv clothing helps!

Answered 4/23/2014

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Avoid: Avoid being out in the sun during peak hours. Always wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.

Answered 6/14/2017

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Wear: Wear protective light colored clothing. It is very effective and natural. Sunblock limited remaining.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do take NSAIDs if you can, to treat pain from sunburns.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If sunburned, do stay out of the sun until redness and pain resolves.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do avoid the sun during peak hours of 10am to 4pm.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do wear protective clothing when anticipating sun exposure.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do seek shade to limit UV radiation exposure.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Avoid: Avoid going outside in high UV index days. Check a weather station for your local index.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do look for sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB radiation.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do use a sunscreen with SPF greater than 30.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do apply sunscreen to exposed areas 15 minutes before you go out in the sun.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do reapply sunscreen after sweating excessively, swimming, or toweling off.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours to maintain maximum protection.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do pay attention to expiration dates of sunscreen and get new ones after.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do use sunglasses to protect your eyes, don't forget child sunglasses!

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If you do use a tanning bed, remember to wear eye protection!!!

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do hydrate often when out in the sun.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Those: Those bad rays come through clouds too! Don't forget to cover up/sunblock.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Wear sunscreen even indoors as there are harmful UVs and accumulation =skin cancer.

Answered 6/18/2014

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Do: Do wear sunscreen everyday even if it's cloudy.

Answered 6/21/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sunblock: Sunblock is not used on infants under 6 mos old. Keep your baby out of direct sunlight when outdoors.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Avoid: Avoid sunburn in children by applying sunblock frequently and covering with a light-weight shirt.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Wear: Wear a glamorous large brimmed hat to protect your face and neck from sunburn and sun damage.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: UV rays can bounce off sand when under a beach umbrella so don't forget the sunscreen.

Answered 6/23/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

SPF: SPF shirts are great for the torso but still use sunscreen and reapply often.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Make: Make sure to use sun screen on all exposed skin parts including the tops and bottoms of your feet.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Wear: Wear a wide brimmed hat when out in the sun. It's simple, effective, and fashionable.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Frequent: Frequent reapplication of sunscreen is important even if the bottle says it it waterproof.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Eyes: Eyes are often forgotten. Please wear sunglasses!

Answered 7/1/2014

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

The: The reasons to avoid sunburn includes not getting cancer but also not getting wrinkles.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Do: Do eat fruits that are rich in vitamin C that you can easily eat on the go, that will help protect against sunburn from the inside out.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Never: Never go out in the sun for an extended period of time unprotected.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Time: Time to avoid sunburning, so it doesn't prematurely age our skin.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Only: Only way to avoid sunburn, is to not go out in the sun!

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Clothing: Clothing Is your best defense! Hat, sunglasses, and than sunscreen on exposed areas.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Erin Robertson answered

Specializes in General Practice

Use: Use sunscreen; don't remain outside without shade between 10am-2pm, the most intense part of day.

Answered 12/13/2014

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Do: Do make sure to use broad spectrum sunscreen daily, SPF 15 or higher.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Don't: Don't assume cloudy means to don't need sunscreen. You will pay for it later.

Answered 5/31/2015

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

The: The more SPF, the better. SPF is your friend!

Answered 5/31/2015

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Don't: Don't sun bathe or use tanning beds. Always use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher and water resistant.

Answered 3/1/2016

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Ignore: UV light penetrates both clouds and water! Use sunscreen on cloudy days.

Answered 3/28/2016

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