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The Heat Is On: Stay Safe This Summer!

Rochester’s beautiful sunny summer days are finally here! But how do you know when a little sun becomes too much too soon? Use this quick guide to stay safe in the heat and help protect yourself and your loved ones from serious heat-related illness this summer.

Harmless mole or skin cancer – Do you know the warning signs?

• A – Asymmetry: One half of the mole or spot doesn’t match the other.
• B – Border: Edges are irregular, blurred, notched, or ragged.
• C – Color: Multiple colors or uneven shading (brown, black, red, white, or blue).
• D – Diameter: Spot is larger than 6 mm (about the size of a pencil eraser), though some skin cancers can be smaller.
• E – Evolving: Any change in size, shape, color, elevation, or new symptoms like bleeding or itching.

If you notice a spot on your skin with any of the above characteristics or a one that doesn't heal, is scaling, oozing or a mole that looks very different from any other, time for a skin check! Call you doctor or dermatologist for expert advice ASAP then call Dr. T for a personal advocate at your appointment.

Rochester’s dog days are here, and ConnectCare MD is here for you! Call now for your free consultation before your next medical appointment for your personal physician right by your side!

Skin Cancer, Sunscreen, and You—Beyond the Basics

We all love that warm feeling when the sun hits our shoulders—John Denver even sang about it! But did you know that sunshine is actually a form of radiation?

Unlike the kind of radiation from X-rays at the doctor’s office, the sun’s UVA and UVB rays hit us every time we step outside. UVA rays speed up skin aging (hello, wrinkles), and UVB rays are the ones behind sunburns. Importantly, they can both increase your risk of skin cancer over time.

The good news? A broad-spectrum sunscreen protects you from both UVA and UVB rays. Just remember to reapply every two hours—especially if you're swimming or sweating.

So go ahead—let the sun shine on your shoulders. Just make sure you’ve got your sunscreen on so you can enjoy the day, stay wrinkle-free, and lower your risk of skin cancer. Stay safe and sunny!

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