Dermatology & Laser Associates of Medford, Oregon

Pre-cancers and Skin Cancers - Use of Sunscreen & Sun Protection

The overwhelming cause for pre-cancers and skin cancers is too much sunlight over the decades. Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 15 or higher, and use a very water resistant one if you will be exercising and sweating, swimming or rafting. Ideally you should apply it 15 minutes before you go out in the sun, and reapply it 45 minutes later, and reapply it every hour if you are sweating or towelling off. Wearing a hat with a 3 inch or wider brim will protect your face and ears and neck. Put your shirt on in the middle of the afternoon to prevent sunburning your back. Try to do your daily activities before 10 in the morning or after 3:30. When in doubt - err on the side of too much sunscreen and wear protective clothing!

News flash: By the year 2002 the highest SPF you can buy will be a "#30+". "Waterproof" sunscreen will now be called "water resistant" and "very water resistant."

These extraordinary products are only available through your dermatologist!

	Cetaphil 15 Wonderful facial moisturizer / sunscreen with parsol 1789
	Ombrelle Sunscreen This advanced sunscreen has a revolutionary parsol 1789 and octocrylene. It simply gives your skin superior sun protection both from UVB and also UVA. This comes with SPF30 for maximal protection.
	Solbar AVO30 Brand new waterproof sunscreen with parsol 1789. Works great!
	Solbar SPF-30 & SPF 50 SPF 30 has an invisible gel base. The SPF 50 is waterproof and non-comedogenic.
	Fallene Total Clear Block This full spectrum maximum protection has five different sunscreens in it. With color tint, this sunscreen can match skin color from the fairest redhead to the darkest black. This sunscreen gives excellent protection following laser resurfacing procedures. Specify total block clear or total block with tint.