Health and Prevention

Keeping Your Skin Healthy

Our dermatologists can educate you about steps you can take to keep your skin healthy and things you can do to prevent skin problems from developing.

Some ways to protect your skin include:

• Avoiding prolonged sun and ultraviolet (UV) light exposure
• Using sunscreen effectively
• Wearing preventive gear (like gloves) when doing tasks that can be demanding on your skin
• Cutting out smoking
• Properly cleaning your skin
• Regularly examining your skin for lesions and possible melanomas

For more information about keeping your skin healthy: The Skin Cancer Foundation