How to protect, restore and rejuvenate your skin while enjoying life in paradise.
Living on Florida's Gulf Coast means sunshine, boating, beach days and an outdoor lifestyle that's hard to beat. For residents of Casey Key, Siesta Key and Lido Key, life in paradise also means giving your skin a little extra attention.
At O'Donoghue Dermatology in Sarasota, we understand the unique needs of sun-exposed Florida skin. From routine skin cancer screenings and treatment of sun damage to advanced cosmetic procedures and personalized skincare, our goal is simple: help you maintain healthy, beautiful skin while continuing to enjoy the coastal lifestyle you love.
Because paradise looks even better with healthy skin.
PROTECT — Healthy Skin in the Florida Sun
Living in paradise means enjoying everything our beautiful Gulf Coast has to offer—from boating around Casey Key to beach days on Siesta Key and afternoons near Lido Key. But Florida's year-round sunshine also means that protecting your skin needs to become part of your everyday lifestyle.
Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is one of the most important steps you can take to help protect against ultraviolet damage and premature skin aging. Choose an SPF of at least 30 and remember that sunscreen isn't a one-and-done step. When you're swimming, boating, golfing, exercising or spending the day outdoors, reapplication is essential. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends reapplying sunscreen approximately every two hours when outdoors and after swimming or sweating.
Protection goes beyond sunscreen. Wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, UPF-rated clothing and seeking shade when possible provide additional defense from Florida's intense sun.
Just as important is knowing your skin. Pay attention to spots that are new, changing, itching, bleeding or simply look different from the others. Regular professional skin examinations can help identify suspicious lesions that may otherwise go unnoticed.
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