Norah's dermatologist shares skin care do's and don'ts
Summary
Dermatologist Elizabeth Hale discusses skin care, sun protection and treatments for sun-damaged skin. She says laser procedures may help reduce precancerous skin changes, while daily sunscreen and other skin-care measures help limit further damage.Key Facts
- Elizabeth Hale is a dermatologist and senior vice president of the Skin Cancer Foundation.
- Hale says skin changes can sometimes signal health conditions such as anemia or jaundice, or exposure to toxins and smoking.
- Fraxel is a fractionated, non-ablative laser treatment that delivers energy through small zones while leaving most of the outer skin layer intact.
- The article says research suggests Fraxel and pulsed dye laser treatment combined with photodynamic therapy may lower the chance of developing basal cell skin cancer.
- Hale says patients should commit to protecting their skin before undergoing procedures to treat skin damage.
- Hale recommends using broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day to protect against UVA and UVB rays.
- Hale says retinol products can slow visible skin aging, and she may prescribe retinoids to help remove precancerous cells.
- Hale recommends a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables and protein; the article ends before giving further details.
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