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Common Skin Myths And The Real Answers

From A Board Certified Dermatologist

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

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