Summer Skincare Tips From A Pediatric Dermatologist
Summer is a great time for kids as long sunny days means lots of outdoor activities and family vacation. But it is a challenging job for parents to keep children healthy and to protect their skin from the scorching heat of the sun. Sun rays are good, as it is the only natural source of vitamin D. This vitamin is necessary to keep the bone strong. But the ultraviolet rays of the sun are extremely harmful to the skin for everyone. Children are at a high risk of suffering damage from exposure to UV radiation. It causes sunburn and skin cancer and accelerates skin aging. Overexposure to UV radiation can lead to inflammation of the cornea and conjunctivitis in the eye and causes cataract development. Parents of most of the kids are very confused about the skin of their little ones. They often asked pediatric dermatologists the best possible way to protect their little ones from harsh sunshine. According to a dermatologist in a primary school in Pasadena, CA, it is better to keep small children in shades as long as possible. When they are out for the sun, choose those clothing that will cover maximum parts of their body. It is generally recommended that infants younger than six months should be kept out of direct sunlight.
A Pediatric dermatologist in a Child Care says to apply sunscreen on children when they are out in the sun. The American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that sunscreen can be applied on infants younger than six months on small areas of skin if adequate clothing and shade are not available. It is very important to choose the right sunscreen for kids. A pediatric dermatologist in a workshop in a Child Care in Whittier CA said parents to go for those sunscreens for kids which contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide with sun protection factors 30. It is better to avoid tinted and scented sunscreens that contain parabens, benzophenones, and other harmful chemicals. Never apply an adult’s sunscreen on a child’s body. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays.
Apply sunscreen at least 15-30 minutes before your child is off to the outdoor. Reapply the sunscreen every 2-3 hours. When you are on the beach or swimming pool with your children or in the swimming pool, reapply the sunscreen every 2-3 hours. Always chose cotton clothing in summer for your children. Being a natural fiber, it allows air circulation inside the garments. Besides, it absorbs sweat and keeps the body dry. Cotton cloth saves your children from the hand of summer rash. Despite that, if rashes arise sprinkle the medicated powder on the body to keep skin dry every time you change your child’s clothing. But, before using this powder consult a dermatologist of your child. We have a wrong conception that we chose a light-colored dress for our children in summer because it is soothing for our eyes. But, instead of light colors chose dark hues of red, blue, or green as these do not absorb sunlight and keeps the body cool. Be sure that your child wears a broad-brimmed hat that covers the whole face, neck, and shoulder, and give them to wear sunglasses for the protection of their eyes.
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