Sun Safety

Protection from UV radiation is important all year round, even on cloudy or cold days. UV radiation can even reflect off water, sand, and snow. Below are some tips on sun safety:

Use sunscreen. Pick a broad-spectrum sunscreen (one which blocks both UVA and UVB rays) with an SPF 30 or higher. Apply liberally, remembering to reapply every 2 hours.
Cover up as much as possible. Wear long sleeved shirts and long pants whenever possible. Darker colors and denser fabric with tighter weaves offer more protection. Some clothing are even designed to offer sun protection and have incorporated UPF (Ultraviolet Protective Factor) into their fabrics.
Wear a wide brimmed hat to offer protection to your scalp, ears, face, and neck.
Wear sunglasses as UV rays can damage your eyes.
Don’t forget the feet. As the tops of the feet can be damaged from unprotected sun exposure, wear shoes that cover the feet whenever possible. If wearing flip flops, sandals, or going barefoot, don’t forget to apply sunscreen to the tops of the feet.
Seek shade. Seeking shade under an umbrella, tent, or tree can reduce the amount of UV radiation reaching your skin.
Limit the time in the sun. Avoid peak hours between 10am and 4pm when the sun’s rays are the strongest

Disclaimer:

The information on this website is provided for educational and information purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a licensed medical provider and follow their recommendations regardless of what you read on this website. If you think you are having a medical emergency, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Links to other third-party websites are provided for your convenience only. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms of use for those websites. Neither Natura Dermatology & Cosmetics, nor any contributor to this website, makes any representation, express or implied, regarding the information provided on this website or any information you may access on a third-party website using a link. Use of this website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you would like to request an appointment with a health care provider, please call our office at (954) 537-4106.

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Dr. Richardson, Blair, and all of the staff at Natura are amazing! I had a complicated issue a few years ago, and Dr. Richardson was able to diagnose me by looking at the pictures of my leg. My skin is important to me, and I trust Natura to take good care of it.

APRN Blair Ferguson is ON POINT with regards to his knowledge of dermatologic conditions! He has helped both me and many of my friends over the years with issues that have had other clinicians completely stumped. This practice is clean, efficient, and the staff are wonderful! Thanks guys!

Clean and modern facility. The receptionist was helpful. The doctor provided clear explanations and took the time to address my concerns. I felt comfortable. Prompt appointment scheduling and minimal wait time. The overall experience exceeded my expectations.

Dr. Ferguson spent plenty of time with me as a new patient, to ascertain the potential issues on my fingers and toe and then to look at moving forward to address those issues, including blood work and a CT scan... Very pleased with his plan of action and the very professional service he provided me... So far, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and would highly recommend...!

This is one business that is very easy to deal with. Great communication and professionalism shown. I would highly recommend them.

Everyone at Natura Dermatology is fantastic! The nurse practitioner Alexis took great care of me. She does a lovely job at explaining everything step by step. Damian, who I think is the office coordinator is very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to fit me in and make sure I was seen for my concerns.