JUNE 2017

NEWSLETTER

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DERMATOLOGYSPECIALISTS OFDERMATOLOGYSPECIALISTS OFCANTON | BRIGHTON | SHELBY

Did you know that Sun Safety Week is June 1 through

June 7? So, let’s talk about good sun protection, and

why we should make it a priority…

Does the sun really cause melanoma?

The lifetime risk of being diagnosed with melanoma

has dramatically increased over time, and currently

melanoma is the most common cancer in people

aged 25 to 29 years old. Though there are multiple

risk factors for melanoma, ultraviolet (UV) radiation

is a known risk that is greatly preventable. The World

Health Organization has classified all UV radiation

as carcinogenic, meaning it is a direct cause of

cancer. When exposed to natural sunlight, the UV

radiation a person is encountering is approximately

95% UVA and 5% UVB. UVA radiation is primarily

responsible for premature aging of the skin, while

UVB radiation is primarily responsible for the

sunburn. Though melanoma has been known to be

primarily linked to UVB exposure, recent studies

have also linked melanoma to UVA exposure.

Is it safe to go tanning indoors?

Indoor tanning increases a person’s risk for

melanoma by up to 75%. Though mainly UVA

radiation, indoor tanning also includes some UVB

radiation. The amount of UVA radiation emitted

from some devices can be as high as 15 times that

of a midday sun on a Mediterranean beach. Many

people choose to visit an indoor tanning facility

to obtain a base tan prior to the summer months

or vacationing to a sunny location. However, this

behavior provides only minimal protection, about

equal to that of using sunscreen with an SPF 3.

Do I need sunscreen?

SPF stands for ‘sun protection factor,’ which

indicates the level of protection provided against

the harmful UVB rays. In order to be considered

“broad-spectrum” sunscreens must demonstrate

equivalent protection against UVA rays. Since

melanoma has been linked to both, UVA and UVB

rays, broad-spectrum sunscreens with an SPF 30

or higher should be used. It is recommended that

sunscreen be applied twenty minutes prior to sun

exposure, and then reapplied every two hours. In

addition, there is no such thing as a waterproof

sunscreen, so if you go into the water make sure to

reapply as soon as you get out.

What’s the difference between physical and

chemical sunscreens?

Both physical and chemical sunscreens provide

UVA and UVB protection. Physical sunscreens

include the ingredients zinc oxide and/or titanium

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Wishing You aSun-Safe Summer!

dioxide, while chemical sunscreens include avobenzone

along with others. Though it may be more difficult to

find physical sunscreens on the shelves at the store than

the chemical sunscreens, it may be worth your search.

Avobenzone, the chemical responsible for providing

UVA protection in chemical sunscreens, requires

photostabilizers which can cause UVA protection to

significantly decrease in only an hour. Rather than

simply absorbing UV radiation like chemical sunscreens,

physical sunscreens absorb, reflect and scatter UV rays

as well as provide significantly better photostability. The

development of a photoallergy is also common with

chemical sunscreens.

What else can be done to protect myself from the sun?

To prevent skin cancer the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC) has several recommendations…

• Stay in the shade, especially during the midday

hours of 10am to 2pm.

• Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.

• Wear protective clothing, including wide-brimmed

hats.

• Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen regularly.

• Avoid indoor tanning.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our

office to schedule an appointment.

-Kimberly Simons, PA-C

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New Robotic Hair Restoration Treatment

We are excited to announce that we are the 3’rd in

Michigan to have this state of the art Robotic Hair

Restoration Treatment. This will be performed at our Shelby

Township location by Dr. Berry starting July 24th. We are

scheduling free consultations now at our Canton and Shelby

Township locations. Please call today and set up a consult

to see if this treatment is right for you.

*Photo courtesy of: http://www.artashair.com/first-and-only-robotic-hair-transplant-system/designed-for-patients/

The ARTAS® Robotic System was designed with you, the

patient, in mind. Developed with leading hair transplant

physicians and researchers, this state-of-the-art robotic

technology was created to eliminate the guesswork and

fatigue associated with manual handheld methods, along

with the scarring, complications and downtime of existing

invasive surgical techniques.

With the ARTAS® Robotic Procedure, no long incisions

or stitches are required, rendering your hair transplant

procedure virtually undetectable. Overcome the negative

stigma associated with traditional, manual hair transplants

and expect exceptional results without the side effects and

recovery time common with older techniques.

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Hamzavi Dermatology Fort Gratiot 2950 Keewahdin Rd. | Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 (810) 455-1600

Fasahat Hamzavi, M.D. S. L. Husain Hamzavi, M.D. Iltefat Hamzavi, M.D. Meredith Price, M.D. Jennifer Marlin P.A.-C Ashley Carriveau, M.S., P.A.-C. Jessica McLeod, M.S.N., FNP-BC.

Dermatology Specialists of Shelby 50505 Schoenherr Rd., Suite 325 Shelby Township, MI 48315 | (586) 580-1001

Ali A. Berry, M.D. Matteo C. LoPiccolo, M.D. Judy Fontana, M.D. Andrea Rosik, M.S., P.A.-C.Elizabeth White, P.A.-C.

Hamzavi Dermatology Clinton Twp. 43151 Dalcoma, Suite 1 | Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 286-8720

S. L. Husain Hamzavi, M.D. Meredith Price, M.D. Jennifer Rivard, M.D. Jessica McLeod, M.S.N., FNP-BC.Megan Hribernik, M.S.N., FNP-BC.

Dermatology Specialists of Brighton 2305 Genoa Business Park Dr., Suite 180 Brighton, MI 48114 | (810) 355-4300

Andrea Schrieber, M.D. Francisca Kartono, D.O. Matteo C. LoPiccolo, M.D. Jennifer Rivard, M.D. Jennifer M. Reiss, M.S., P.A.-C.

Dermatology Specialists of Canton 285 Lilley Rd. | Canton, MI 48187 | (734) 495-1506

Ali A. Berry, M.D. Iltefat Hamzavi, M.D. Andrea Schrieber, M.D. Francisca Kartono, D.O. Marsha Henderson, M.D. Matteo C. LoPiccolo, M.D. Evelyn Sommariva, M.S.P.A.-C. Ann Ammond LaFond, M.D. Kimberly Simons, M.S., P.A.-C.

Hamzavi Canton Dermatology 8584 N Canton Center Rd. | Canton, MI 48187 (734) 455-8180

David Blum, M.D. Marsha Henderson, M.D.

Hamzavi Grosse Pointe Dermatology 18400 Mack Ave | Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 (313) 885-1930

Nora Maya Kachaturoff, M.D.Meredith Price, M.D.

Highly Skilled Physicians | Top Quality CareWhatever your skin care need, call us today to set up an appointment! Same day appointments are available.

• Pediatric & Adult Dermatology • Phototherapy • Laser Therapy • Eczema • Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) • Psoriasis • Skin Cancer • Vitiligo • Removal of Skin Cancer, Warts and Scars

Hamzavi Dermatology Clinical Trials is Currently Seeking Study Participants with Conditions of:

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