Skin Care News from South Shore Dermatology Physicians

When it comes to playing it safe on the golf course, the South Shore Dermatology Physicians (SSDP) patients are earning high scores for success .

In a note to SSDP dermatologist Viraj Shroff-Mehta, MD, patients FS, BJ and DB wrote:

We are taking your advice seriously and playing golf under solar umbrellas with hats on and gloves on both hands.

Don’t let the dangers of UV exposure deter you from enjoying your favorite outdoor activities. Decrease your risk of sun damage by following these simple steps:

• Wear protective clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, wide brimmed hat, and sunglasses
• Apply a broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor of 30 or more to all exposed skin
• Seek shade when appropriate, especially during the hours between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm when the sun’s rays are strongest
• Use extra caution near water, snow and sand
• Avoid tanning beds.