National Healthy Skin Month

HealthWatch for November 2008
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November is designated National Healthy Skin Month. Your skin is your body’s first defense against disease and infection, and protects internal organs from injuries. The largest organ in the body, skin helps regulate body temperature, prevents excess fluid loss, and it helps your body remove excess water and salt.

Your skin is also dynamic and constantly changing.  In fact, it regenerates itself approximately every 27 days. This makes it essential for everyone to examine their skin on a regular basis. Familiarize yourself with it, so you’ll notice any changes that might occur, such as different moles or patches that might indicate skin cancer.
(Source: WebMD)

Fortunately there are a number of simple ways to keep your skin healthy, and many options available to treat skin problems. 

Here are Ohio Health Online’s top five habits to help keep your skin healthy.

1. Protect Yourself from the Sun
2. Don’t Smoke
3. Wash Your Skin Gently
4. Moisturize Regularly
5. Shave Carefully

And remember that whenever you have a question or concern about your skin, make sure you contact a dermatologist — a physician who specializes in skin health.

For more tips and resources click on these links.

Local and State
Cleveland Clinic: Skin Care Guide
Ohio Health Online: Top 5 Habits for Healthy Skin
Net Wellness: Skin Care and Diseases

National
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
WebMD: Healthy Skin Articles
Reader’s Digest: Skin Care
LifeTips: Skin Care Tips