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Washington UniversityDermatology – West County Patient Awareness Information Program Improve patient awareness of dermatologic conditions and therapies Recognize a potential problem faster Increase awareness of new therapies and services Seek advice from your physician Help you maintain healthy skin! To improve the health of people through excellence in patient care and medical discovery To be recognized as a world leader in innovative, highest quality medical care To provide outstanding education and training for current and future generations of physicians Sun Safety Your Skin The over exposure to UV radiation from sun and tanning beds are believed to contribute to skin cancer. Cloudy days cause sunburn too! Skin aging and skin cancer are delayed effects of overexposure to sun. Premature wrinkles (aging) are one result of repeated exposure to sun over a long time. It’s not heat but the UV rays that are the problem! atient Information Sun Safety Your Skin (continued) Advice Avoid the sun’s strongest rays (afternoons) Wear protective covering (hats, shirts, pants) Wear sunglasses that provide UV protection Wear SPF 15 or more sunscreen/lotion Teach children to protect themselves atient Information Prevention is better than cure. - Desiderius Erasmus b. Geert Geerts (c.1466–1536) Dutch philosopher Patients are responsible for knowing and understanding their health plan. Please understand your copays and deductibles. Sometimes you and your physician decide to perform unscheduled procedures, which may increase the amount you/your insurance are billed. Biopsies/excisions often require a pathologist’s review; you may receive an additional bill for this service. Sun Safety Your Skin (continued) Hat protection Sunscreen does not provide complete protection Hats reduce ultraviolet radiation to the head and neck Baseball caps provide less effective protection than wide-brimmed or legionnaire type hats Hat material should have a UPF or SPF of 30 o