Sun: Beauty or the Beast (Skin Cancer Discussed)

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Sun: Beauty or the Beast. Dr. Sunil Dhawan discusses causes and prevention of skin cancer with host Ann Zeise.

Exposure to the sun can have a variety of harmful effects, including skin cancer. Ann Zeise interviews Milpitas and Fremont dermatologist Dr. Sunil Dhawan, who describes the risks, effects, and prevention of solar-induced skin cancer. (There are medical images in this program that may be disturbing to some viewers.)

Skin Cancer Prevention

With the warmer months just around the corner you may be getting ready to plan some fun in the sun. The summertime always finds children spending hours outside playing, as well as beach-filled family vacations, backyard barbeques, and more days just spent soaking up some much-needed vitamin D.

While it can certainly be great for our emotional and mental well-being to go outside, it’s also important that we are protecting our skin against the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. These are some habits to follow all year long to protect against skin cancer,

Wear Sunscreen Daily

Just because the sun isn’t shining doesn’t mean that your skin isn’t being exposed to the harmful UVA and UVB rays. The sun’s rays have the ability to penetrate through clouds. So it’s important that you generously apply sunscreen to the body and face about 30 minutes before going outside.

Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 that also protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Everyone should use sunscreen, even infants. Just one sunburn during your lifetime can greatly increase your risk for developing skin cancer, so always remember to lather up!

Reapply Sunscreen Often

If you are planning to be outdoors for a few hours you’ll want to bring your sunscreen with you. After all, one application won’t be enough to protect you all day long. A good rule of the thumb to follow is, reapply sunscreen every two hours. Of course, you’ll also want to apply sunscreen even sooner if you’ve just spent time swimming or if you’ve been sweating a lot (e.g. running a race or playing outdoor sports).

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Dr. Dhawan is a graduate of San Francisco State University and the University of Southern California School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at U.C.S.F followed by a residency in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami, where he was also Chief Resident. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. Dr. Dhawan is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Dermatology. He also is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the Stanford University, Department of Dermatology, where he teaches dermatology residents and medical students. In addition to English, he speaks Hindi.

Center for Dermatology Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
995 Montague Expressway, Suite 111
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-957-7676
Also in Fremont.

This program was aired on KMVT15 Community Media.

Produced and edited by Dox Doxiadis and Ann Zeise.
Guest: Dr. Sunil Dhawan
Camera: Robin Frank
Studio Engineers: Robin Frank & Mark Taylor

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