As the days grow longer and the weather warms, people will be spending more time in the sun. General Health encourages use of sunscreen regularly to minimize the risk of sunburn.
· How should sunscreens be applied? Follow directions and shake the bottle before using, thoroughly rub sunscreen over skin to make sure the coverage is even, make sure all skin is covered (including neck, ears, and lips). For people with thin or thinning hair, apply sunscreen to the scalp as well.
· How much should be applied? Sunscreen should be applied liberally and evenly to all exposed areas before sun or water exposure.
· When should I apply sunscreen? Before doing any outside activities and whenever you’re spending time outdoors—and not just in the pool! (for picnics, walks, hiking, riding in a car, etc)
· How often should sunscreen be applied? Reapply sunscreen after swimming, perspiring, and toweling off. Reapply sunscreen often!
· What Is SPF? "SPF" stands for "Sun Protection Factor." SPF indicates how much longer a person wearing sunscreen can stay in the sun before beginning to burn compared to not using any sunscreen at all. SPF numbers generally range from 2 to 50.
· What strength of sunscreen is best? The American Academy of Dermatology and the Sun Safety Alliance (SSA) recommend an SPF of 15 or higher. For children, the SSA recommends sunscreen product, with an SPF of 30.
For more information on sun safety for you, your family, and your community, please visit: www.sunsafetyalliance.org. General Health encourages you to speak with your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about sunscreen use. The Clinic welcomes most major insurances along with Medicare and Medicaid. Payments by cash, credit cards, and debit cards are accepted. The clinic is located at the junction of highways 148 and JJ in Hopkins, Missouri. The clinic page on Facebook contains updated Saturday hours.
Source: http://www.sunsafetyalliance.org/docs/UsingSunscreen.pdf
No comments:
Post a Comment