Physician Endorsed Sun Hats, Now Available!

Model wearing White Sands Hat

Summer is just around the corner (woo hoo)! The chilly temps have definitely overdone their welcome and it’s time for some sunshine, warm weather and vacations. While Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery strives to  promote safe sun exposure and protection of your skin- we do still love the summer and know sometimes it is impossible to avoid the sun. 

As our way to promote summer sun safety we are now offering something NEW and FABULOUS. What is this new and fabulous thing, you may ask? Physician Endorsed Sun Hats! These aren’t just your ordinary sun hats these sun hats are fashionable, fun and come with 50+ UPF protection. Meaning, you can not only look amazing but can also protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. These gorgeous hats have been sported by some of Hollywood’s most famous including: Jennifer Garnier, Paris Hilton and Katie Holmes.

Hat prices start around $30 and are available in tons of different colors and styles. Many of the hats are packable and washable. Hats are available for purchase in our office and you may call or email Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery to purchase & we will ship to you.

For a full list of hat styles and colors visit our website or Facebook page. For more information or to order, please call (404) 296-8000 or email info@atlantadermatologyexperts.com.

Know Your Skin Cancer Facts

ABC's of Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer is quickly becoming one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States. In fact, rates of Melanoma, a potentially deadly form of skin cancer, have climbed by 800 percent among young women and 400 percent among young men, in the past 40 years.

The Skin Cancer Foundation credits tanning beds to be a possible reason for the spike in melanoma among young women. Indoor tanning bed users are subjecting themselves to a greatly likelihood of developing Melanoma and other forms of skin cancers. Indoor tanners are 74 percent more likely to develop melanoma than those who have never tanned before, 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinomas and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carinomias, all potentially deadly forms of skin cancer.

 

Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery's dermatologists recommend annual skin exams as an aid to monitor sun spots, moles and suscipious lesions. Patients should also monitor their skin in between skin exams to watch for any changes in moles, these changes could be in size, shape or color.

 

There are many preventative measures patients should take in order to help protect their skin from sun damage and skin cancer. These measures include: daily sunscreen to be apply on all sun exposed areas, monthly self skin checks and wearing proper hats and spf clothing to protect skin when sun exposure can not be avoided.

 

Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery is committed to promoting skin cancer awareness and often sponor Free Skin Cancer Screenings at our office or nearby locations. During the free skin cancer screenings we are able to look at the areas that are most popularly touched by the skin to look for any spots that may be of concern. If an area is found, we recommend the patient to schedule a follow up appointment to have the area looked at more in depth and possibly removed for biopsy.

 

Skin Cancer effects everyone, as Melanoma is the 5th and 6th most common cancer among men and women, respectively. Don't forget to schedule you annual skin exam with your dermatologist and to spread the importance of mointoring and protecting your skin.

 

For more information on skin checks, skin cancer awareness or Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery, call (404) 296-8000, visit our website: www.atlantadermatologyexperts.com , follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

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Written by: Mackenzie Stratton, Marketing Manager, Atlanta Dermatology & Laser Surgery