Dermatologist in Colorado Springs, CO.

If you want to look young and beautiful throughout your life, you need to protect your skin. One of the easiest, most effective ways of protecting your skin is to prevent sun damage. Excessive exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun can lead to skin damage and skin cancer. Your dermatologist can help you protect your skin. The dermatologists at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs, provide comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology services. They have three convenient office locations in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad, CO.

What You Need To Know About Sun Protection and How To Prevent Skin Damage

Did you know that the effects of sun exposure accumulate over time? That means all of the time spent out in the sun when you were a teenager can show up later, even decades later. So, what can you do about it? Wear sunscreen at all times when you are outside. These are some important guidelines about sunscreen and protecting your skin:

• Wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 when you are outside
• Wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 50 if you plan on being outside for an extended time, are fair-skinned, or you sunburn easily
• Wear sun-blocking clothing including a hat and sunglasses
• Try to stay out of direct sunlight from 10 AM to 2 PM, when UV rays are most harmful

Don’t forget that skin damage can happen in the winter too. Snow reflection can increase ultraviolet intensity, so always wear sunscreen when you are outside, even in winter.

Another important way you can protect your skin is to check your skin at least once weekly, looking for abnormal patches of skin, irregular moles, and other early signs of sun damage. Look for:

• Dry, scaly patches of skin
• Moles with a diameter over 6 millimeters
• Moles with an asymmetrical shape
• Moles that have irregular borders
• Moles that are bleeding or irritated
• Moles that have changed in size, shape, or color
• New moles that have grown back after previous removal

If you notice any of the signs or symptoms listed above, contact your dermatologist for an evaluation.

Want To Know More?

To learn more about sun protection and how to prevent skin damage, talk with the experts. Call the dermatologists at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs. You can reach them at:

• Colorado Springs, CO, by calling (719) 574-0310
• Pueblo, CO, by calling (719) 564-5544
• Trinidad, CO, by calling (800) 290-2478

Call today.