7 Ways Dermatologists Protect Themselves from Skin Cancer without Avoiding the Sun

3 They know which spots missed by most people

Because dermatologists spend each day examining thousands of people, they know exactly which spots are prone to skin eruptions, wrinkles and risks of skin cancer. The common areas of course are the tops and behind ears, back of knees, hands and tops of the feet but three major areas which people forget are the sides of the neck, between toes and the hairline. The chin protects the center of the neck but not the sides. Sunscreen should be applied around the entire neck.

Ideally you should start a facial sunscreen from the periphery and increase the cream once you reach the nose. Some derms use a dust powder of SPF 50 to avoid getting cream on hair.

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4 They work in layers

Dermatologists apply sunscreen in layers to ensure no spot is missed and of course without clothes on. This will avoid burns on the edges of bathing suits or clothes which is often the case with people. Derms insist that only when you see your body glistening with sunscreen then you know you are fully protected.

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5 They use antioxidants

Coffee!!! Yes, coffee is the first thing most derms drink in the morning and perhaps one of the coolest way how dermatologists protect their skin from the sun. Studies (http://europepmc.org/articles/pmc4600068) proved that coffee consumption prevented UV radiation-induced carcinogenesis and inhibited the growth of malignant melanoma cells.

Antioxidants protect the skin against free radicals that can slip through your sunscreen SPF and that risk can be as high as 45% as shown by one study. Studies also show that ferulic acid combined with vitamin C and E increases the power of a sunscreen’s SPF by eight. There are several new brands of sunscreen that come with antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from UV damage from the inside. Antioxidants are best acquired from diets such as an antioxidant-rich Mediterranean diet which is also effective in preventing breast cancer as you can read in this article. Extensive Study Finds the Mediterranean Diet Can Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer By 40%

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