The Doctor is In … Practicing What I Preach
July 12, 2011 at 3:51 pm Dr. Katie Rodan 4 comments
By Dr. Katie Rodan
Being a dermatologist is more than a day job. Sometimes I can’t help but feel compelled to be the constant voice of caution with friends, family or even strangers on the street. But at the same time, I am the first to head out for a long hike on Saturdays, opt for a bike ride with my family, or meet friends at an outdoor café for lunch.
I realize the grave importance of practicing safe sun, but I’m also not willing to give up my summers and hide indoors. The reality is, that, as with anything else in life, balance is the healthiest option. Taking back summer to me, is finding that precious balance between protecting my skin and enjoying summer outdoor activities. I make it all happen by following these three simple strategies:
1) Plan: I start each week by looking at my calendar, trying to note which events I’m looking most forward to, what I’m obligated to attend, and what I have some leeway with.
2) Prioritize: For each event that’s heavy on the outdoor/sun time and not set in stone, I try to search for alternatives. Whether it’s having lunch indoors after going out on a hike, or trying to move my weekend bike ride to the late afternoon (sleeping in on Saturdays is a must for me!), I try to limit myself to one high sun exposure activity per day.
3) Protect: No matter whether life takes me to the golf course, the office or the car, I never leave home without my sunscreen armor. I opt for a cosmetically elegant SPF 30 sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Even better are sunscreens that include peptides for double-duty sun protection and anti-aging benefits. Whenever possible I throw on a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses for additional protection.
It is possible to take back the summer you love and stay safe and healthy. As you enjoy the summer, remember, you can do it all. Just don’t do it all at once and find alternatives that give you the most bang for your summer buck.
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Lacee Isbell | July 13, 2011 at 2:29 pm
It is so unfortunate that we didn’t know how horrible the sun damage would be for us today as we applied baby oil and iodine or even mazola oil to “achieve a burn” expecting it to turn us tan or just get as dark as we could possibly get! Oh and the tanning beds that hit in the 80′s and 90′s we just couldn’t stay away from! Now, I love seeing moms and dads of small children, “coating” down their kids at the pool, ball park and beaches! It makes me happy to think we are training the next generation in forming this good habit! As a mother of three children under the age of 8, it is already a habit for them on a daily basis no matter where we go, even if it is just a ride in the car in our Alabama hot sun!! I love it if I forget to apply sunscreen on them,THEY remind ME!! So we can have fun in the sun as you say,regret the past, by stopping further damage to us, all while making new habits that will carry to future generations ahead. sunscreen application will be like buckling your seat belt when you first in your car- it is part of our daily routine!
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Cori Guagenti | July 12, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Thanks for the great tips!!