Comments on: The Best Sun Protection Plan for Rain or Shine

By: Rajnish Tandon

Rajnish Tandon — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:03:03 +0000

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By: Malcolm Thaler, MD

Malcolm Thaler, MD — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:21:38 +0000

Hi Dana,

If you’d like the maximum sun protection, use a high SPF sunscreen. I’d recommend choosing between SPF 30-50. Anything higher than SPF 50 has no substantial incremental benefit (based on chemistry limitations). The best protection is to stay in the shade, wear a hat and long sleeve clothing to prevent direct exposure to sunlight.

Malcolm Thaler, M.D.
Clinical Editor
One Medical Group

By: dana

dana — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:53:59 +0000

im confused I don’t want any sun do I use a higher number like spf 125 or a low number such as 15 I don’t want my face any darker.but the rest of me can burn. Help me somebody.

By: Malcolm Thaler, MD

Malcolm Thaler, MD — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:49:06 +0000

Hi Joy,

Thanks for your question. Some sunscreens can presumably block your pores, but it’s the nature of the sunscreen itself and not the SPF that is the determining factor (e.g. thick sunscreens may clog more than thin ones). Even the lotions with the highest SPF will not block all the sun’s rays, but certain clothing can. In most cases, your skin will be much happier out of the sun than in it. The one thing we need from sun exposure is vitamin D, but you can also get that through diet or supplements.

Malcolm Thaler, M.D.
Clinical Editor
One Medical Group

By: JOY

JOY — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:54:59 +0000

Hi. I would like to find out if we apply too high of SPF, will it block the pore? The skin will look no energy at all.

Please advice. Thank you

By: pooja kundu

pooja kundu — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:43:05 +0000

sir i hav a medium complection and few spots which cums and goes with tyms so cud u suggest me any tips to remove it permently and get a clear and fairer skin and i also hav a big dark spot in my back so any solution for dt.dt z nt a sun burn and my hands colour z different frm my arms so wat i should do make it all d same throughout…..pls sir help me out wid ur suggessions i will b grateful thanku……..

By: tiras harris

tiras harris — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:15:22 +0000

Im trying to find a rating for sunscreen