Protect Your Skin All Year

Protect Your Skin All Year: Tanning Is Harmful To Your Skin

Patricia Wong, M.D

A final thought: Many people have the misconception that it is not necessary to wear any sunscreen because it is winter. We all have chosen to live in this area because of our  fantastic weather. It is sunny here virtually every day except a few weeks out of the entire year! This includes winter. Ultraviolet A and B rays penetrate your skin every day and UVA is present every day even when it is cloudy or cool. UVA radiation penetrates car windows, so sunscreen need to be worn even in the car.

Thismeans you will continue to have cumulative sun damage if you do not wear sunscreen on a daily basis on all sun exposed skin. Dr. Wong has carefully chosen sunscreens to match different skin types. Our office carries sunscreen for children, people with sensitive skin, people with hairy arms and legs, people who have had skin cancer and need high protection from UVB and UVA, and sunscreen that will not burn your eyes. Stop by and see what is available. Let us help you find a sunscreen to suit yourneeds.