Medical College of Georgia expert offers tips to prevent summer skin damage – Jagwire

At this time of year, many of us go out to enjoy the sun. We all know it’s important to wear sunscreen to avoid sunburn, but just spraying it on and hitting the beach isn’t enough to be safe, advises an expert from the faculty of University of Augusta.

The right amount of sunscreen is about a full shot glass, said Loretta DavisMD, President of the Department of Dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia. The sun can attack from the bottom up and reflect off the water and sand, requiring sunscreen on the neck and chin, which can be easily missed during application.

Davis provides expert advice on protecting skin from sun damage during the summer months.