Vol. 1 | Issue 3 | May 2021
The Skinny
Keeping you in the loop at Pima Dermatology

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What is "The Skinny"?
This monthly email shares updates about the many happenings at Pima Dermatology. The "SKINny" is the “scoop”, the “dish”, the “lowdown”. Since we're a dermatology practice, we’re all about skin! We’re also all about keeping our patients well-informed! This is good stuff -- and If you're in, read on!
Skin Cancer Awareness Starts with You
Make your skin a priority. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!

More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. Fortunately, it is also one of the most preventable forms.

1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer (developed by 1 out of every 50 Americans at some point in their lifetime).

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, wearing sunscreen is the best protection you can get against sun damage that can lead to skin cancer. About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 85 percent of melanoma cases are associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Some skin cancers, like melanoma, can progress rapidly. If detected early, moles can be removed even before they become skin cancer. But delays in care can allow skin cancers to grow and spread in the body, making them more difficult to treat.
 
It’s easy to protect your skin and prevent sun damage:

1. Wear sunscreen every day, regardless of your age, skin type, or skin tone. We recommend SPF 30+ or higher that is broad-spectrum [protecting against UVA/UVB (Aging and Burning) rays]. We have plenty of options! Just ask!

2. Make sure you wear sunscreen even when you're indoors or driving. Harsh UV rays can sneak in through your windows, leaving your skin exposed.

3. Seek shade when possible, outside.

4. “Slip! Slop! Slap!®… and Wrap: Slip on a shirt. Slop on sunscreen. Slap on a hat. Wrap on sunglasses to protect the eyes and sensitive skin around them.

5. Avoid using tanning beds and sunlamps.

6. Protect children from the sun.

7. Watch for abnormal moles and be sure to schedule your annual skin check with us! Checking your skin regularly may help you spot any new or abnormal moles or other growths. To learn more or to get involved in sharing the message, click HERE.
Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Put the "extra" in Mother's Day gifting this year with self-care. We have selected products that are universally good for most skin types and add a little luxury to Mom's skin care routine.

Explore our Mother's Day Gift Ideas on our online store HERE!

Not sure what to select? Our product experts are here to help! Contact us at 520.795.7729, Ext. 245, 246, or 203 for the perfect recommendation.

Gift Cards are also available in any dollar amount! Gift Cards can be used towards Cosmetic Services and Skin Care Products. Please call us at 520.795.7729, Ext. 0 to order.
Be Good to the Planet with "Reef-Safe" Sunscreen
If your travel plans include visiting the ocean this summer, be sure to choose a sunscreen that is reef-safe. Not only do you need to protect your skin, you should also consider protecting the environment around you.

The ocean's vast ecosystem can be dramatically impacted by chemical sunscreens (typically those containing oxybenzone and oxtinoxate) as they accumulate in the water. These chemicals can be absorbed by some of the marine life including fish, coral, seaweed, and other marine plants, causing damage and even death. Mineral-based sunscreens (like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) don't as the minerals sink to the bottom.

Pima Dermatology offers reef-safe formulas from EltaMD (like UV Pure SPF 47) and Colorescience (Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50). We encourage you to contact us to find the right sunscreen for you, and your travels!
Join Us for a Livestream Lecture with the Core at La Encantada on May 20th @ 5 PM
May is Women's Health Month! We are teaming up with the TMC Core at La Encantada for a free lecture!

Healthy Skin for the Ages
with Pima Dermatology's skin experts -
Jennifer Allison, PA-C and Taylor Rock, RN

The Core at La Encantada
May 20, 2021 - 5:00 PM until 5:45 PM
**Requires Registration! Register Below**

We’ve all been told the importance of wearing SPF to protect our skin, but is there something more that we should be doing to keep our skin healthy as we age? Join Jennifer Allison, PA-C and Taylor Rock, RN, for the breakdown of what changes with skincare as we age. From over-the-counter products, to medical and cosmetic options to maintain a youthful glow, keeping your skin healthy through the ages is possible!

Register online to get an event reminder prior to the start of the lecture as well as instructions on how to access the livestream.

Want to be in the in-person audience for any of these lectures?  Please contact The Core at 520-324-2673 to be added to the list. 
New Skin Care Product Alert
Don't let aging sneak up on you! This eye cream works like a dream to instantly improve eyes' appearance including dark circles, puffiness, sagging, and lines. Perfect for most skin types and addresses everything you need in an eye cream. Available at Pima Dermatology for $88 (before tax).

Call us to purchase at 520.795.7729, Ext. 0 or visit our beautiful and convenient online store. Curbside pickup and shipping available.
Partial Glenn Street Closure
We appreciate our patients' patience navigating through the construction in our area. Due to the Glenn Street water main repair work by Tucson Water, there is ongoing construction on Glenn Street. All patients and visitors of Pima Dermatology will need to access our location through an alternate route. Follow the blue medical signage posted throughout the area and please read more here.