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Common Skin Myths And The Real Answers

From A Board Certified Dermatologist

By Dr. Suzanne Micciantuono Meran, The best broad-spectrum ingredient that filters out both of Myth #7: Filler Is Permanent
Siperstein Dermatology Group these is zinc oxide, which protects against the entire UVA and Quite the contrary! There are certain fillers that are permanent
It is common these days, especially with the Internet and UVB spectrum. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are physical or semipermanent (like Bellafill, which lasts up to five years).
social media, to get caught up in false information about skin UV blockers, as opposed to chemical protectors, such as However, the majority of fillers (Juvederm, Restylane) are
and skin care. Here, we will review some common dermatology avobenzone or homosalate. These chemical ingredients absorb dissolvable with the simple injection of an enzyme, which
myths and discuss why they are simply myths. UV rays, while physical/mineral ingredients reflect UV rays. should be readily available in any dermatology office. Of course,
Chemical sunscreen ingredients can be absorbed into the skin, when injected by a board-certified dermatologist, the need for
Myth #1: If I’m In The Shade Or It’s A Cloudy Day, I causing damage overtime. They have also been implicated in this should be rare – but it is certainly comforting to know that
Can’t Burn the destruction of coral reefs as they wash off from our skin in dissolving the filler is possible should the need arise!
False! This is completely untrue. Regardless of your the ocean. Moral of the story: you should not only pay attention
exposure to direct sunlight, you are still exposed to UV to the SPF number on your sunscreen, but should also be aware Myth #8: There Is No Skin Cream That Can Help My
(ultraviolet) rays. Therefore, it is still extremely possible to of the ingredients! Wrinkles
burn. Even if you are planning to be at the beach, for example, In fact, there is! Tretinoin (or Retin-A) can actually improve
under an umbrella, you should still wear SPF 30 or greater. The Myth #4: Eating Chocolate Or Fried/Fatty Foods Causes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles when used regularly
same principle applies to cloudy days. Acne over time. It has also been shown to decrease oil production,
Although certain people can develop acne-like lesions shrink pore size, lighten dark spots, and stimulate collagen
Myth #2: Is SPF Higher Than 30 Really Better? if they have a specific sensitivity to certain foods, there has production. This cream/gel is applied at nighttime before bed,
It is true that the sun protection provided by your sunscreen been no proven relationship between food and acne. This has, as it is inactivated by the sun. Side effects include dryness
will increase along with the SPF (sun protection factor) rating. in fact, been studied extensively, without a clear relationship (moisturizer can be used in conjunction) and increased sun
However, the added benefit as the SPF number increases does applicable to the general population. That being said, as always, sensitivity (sunscreen should be used daily and reapplied when
not increase proportionately with the amount of sun protection. it is important to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle in general. sweating, swimming, or exposed for longer than 80 minutes).
In other words, there is a greater amount of protection going Additionally, tretinoin should not be used while pregnant or
from SPF 30 to SPF 50 than going from SPF 50 to SPF 70. On Myth #5: I Shouldn’t Moisturize My Skin If I Have Acne breastfeeding.
a daily basis, a sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage at an It is important to maintain a balanced level of moisture in the
SPF of at least 30 is recommended. This will cover the majority skin – even in acne-prone skin. While it seems counterintuitive, Myth # 9: Mohs Surgery Is An Aggressive Type Of Skin
of harmful UV exposure. Also, keep in mind that in order to truly even oily skin may need moisturizer. In fact, the inflammation Cancer Surgery That Will Leave Me With A Substantial
achieve the SPF rating listed on your sunscreen container, you associated with excessively dry skin can trigger acne to Scar
must apply the proper amount of sunscreen to your skin. The worsen. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that acne Quite the contrary! Mohs surgery is a specialized skin cancer
industry standard measurement is 2mg/cm^2, which means that medications are often drying, thereby creating even more of a removal technique that involves examining the patient’s tissue
we should apply ¼ teaspoon of sunscreen to our faces, based need for moisturizer. at the microscopic level in real time. Unlike a regular excision/
on the average adult. This is more than you think! surgery, this allows the surgeon to remove only the cancerous
Myth #6: Popping Pimples Is A Good Idea cells, while leaving behind all healthy tissue. What does this
Myth #3: If My SPF Is At Least A 30, The Ingredients Wrong! Popping pimples is a bad idea! These lesions will mean? The surgeon can create a smaller defect and, therefore,
Don’t Matter likely resolve on their own, and “popping” them can cause a smaller scar. Additionally, the cure rate for skin cancer treated
Not true! In fact, SPF only indicates the protection your increased inflammation, leading to scarring or pigment change. with Mohs surgery is the highest of any treatment technique.
sunscreen will provide against UVB rays. There are also If you have a particularly frustrating pimple/cyst, or you have We hope this information helps you to better understand
UVA and UVC rays, which can contribute to skin cancer an event coming up and you suddenly have broken out, you your skin and how to take great care of it! Keep in mind that if
and aging. UVC is filtered out by the earth’s atmosphere, can always make an appointment with your dermatologist to you ever have questions, all of the dermatologists at Siperstein
but UVA is a prominent risk for us. Your sunscreen must have these lesions injected with a dilute cortisone to help them Dermatology Group would be happy to answer them for you.
contain ingredients that filter out UVA as well as UVB rays. resolve quickly. Schedule your appointment for a full body skin check today!

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