About Dermatology: Vitamin D and Sunscreen

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Dermatology Dermatology Conditions Treatments Skin Care From Heather Brannon, MD, your Guide to Dermatology Vitamin D, or the lack of it, has been on my mind lately because I just found out my Vitamin D level is low. The funny thing is I should have expected it would be low. I wear sunscreen every day and I work inside almost every day. Of course my Vitamin D is low. Lately, I've started checking Vitamin D levels in my patients and many of them are low also. I've had to reference these Vitamin D articles many times because I feel like they succinctly outline what people need to know. Of course this week's newsletter is all about Vitamin D and sun safety. Vitamin D & Sunscreen The main source of Vitamin D for humans is sunlight, but UV exposure increases the risk for skin cancer. This article defines the controversy between getting Vitamin D from sunlight vs. using sunscreen regularly Vitamin D Sources You can get vitamin D from a variety of sources, including foods, supplements in pill and liquid form and sunshine. Save yourself from skin cancer, and get your vitamin D from one of these dietary sources. How to Be Safe in the Sun Exposure to UV radiation causes photoaging, wrinkles and dark spots, and 90% of skin cancers. These measures will help minimize your exposure to the sun's damaging rays protecting you from skin cancer and helping you have younger looking skin. How to do a Skin Self-Exam These pictures show the difference between normal moles and skin cancer. Go step-by-step through the ABCD's of abnormal moles. Dermatology Ads 15 Sunscreen Dermatology Vitamin D Fair Skin Tanning Creams Featured Articles Know Your UV Index All About Skin Cancer Skin Cancer Risk Factors How to Apply Sunscreen   More from About.com Share Your Dog's Tale Share your tale of what it's like to live with a specific breed of dog - or even a mutt. Your submission will help prospective owners decide what dog breed is right for them. More > Reader's Choice Tech Awards Learn what apps, smartphones, email clients, and more were chosen by About.com readers as their favorites. More> This newsletter is written by: Heather Brannon, MD Dermatology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Dermatology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Skin Care 101 Help, I have a rash! Skin Diseases 101 Do I Need a Dermatologist? Top 10 Skin Myths Advertisement