(10/11. Tufts Medical Center). The windows in vehicles and buildings are often very effective at filtering ultraviolet B rays, which are the ones that give you sunburn. However, those windows generally do not filter out harmful ultraviolet A rays. They penetrate deeply and insidiously into the skin and can interfere with your body’s ability to protect against skin cancer. The AAD recommends wearing sunscreen on exposed areas whenever we go outside in the daylight for any length of time, and that would include the car.
IF WE LOOK AROUND, WE OFTEN SEE MORE BROWN SPOTS (AND SKIN CANCERS) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR FACES, ARMS, ETC. THIS IS USUALLY EXPLAINED BY THE SILENT BUT DAMAGING UV A RAYS THAT COME THROUGH THE DRIVER’S WINDOW. WE HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT YOU DON’T NEED TO GET SUNBURNED TO SUFFER THE DAMAGING EFFECTS OF UV RAYS. REMEMBER THE SUNSCREEN FOR THOSE LONG DRIVES. THIS IS TRUE EVEN ON CLOUDY DAYS, AS UVA STILL PASSES THROUGH CLOUDS ON A DREARY DAY.
Why Choose DSA Dermatology?
At DSA Dermatology, we bring to you the best of not one but three leading dermatologists in Plano TX,
At DSA Dermatology, we bring to you the best of not one but three leading dermatologists in Plano TX, Dr. Daniel S. Achtman, Dr. Carmine G. McConnell and Dr. Jordan. Achtman.
Dr. Achtman is a board-certified Dermatologist with over three decades of experience. Having graduated from the medical school of McMaster University, he also studied at the UTSW Medical Center in Dallas, TX where he also served as Chief Resident in the Department of Dermatology. In addition to possessing extensive training and experience in cosmetic enhancement techniques, Dr. Achtman is widely known as a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin cancers. He is an active member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Achtman goes the extra mile to understand your medical concerns and to ensure that he helps you meet your unique aesthetic goals.
Dr. Carmine G. McConnell is a board-certified physician in Plano TX. Having been trained at McMaster University, Canada, she went on to earn her board certification in Texas. Having served as Chief of Staff of her department at Plano Medical Center, she has over two decades of experience in practicing medicine in her practice and while assisting Dr. Achtman in the practice of dermatology. In addition to her extensive postgraduate training in laser therapy and aesthetic surgery, among other procedures, she possesses vast experience in both cosmetic dermatological techniques and family medicine. As a conscientious and caring physician, Dr. McConnell provides her patients with customized non-surgical treatments to help address health and aesthetic concerns related to the skin. She is also keen on helping patients understand their skin and how it can be cared for and protected.
Dr. Jordan Achtman is a board-certified dermatologist in DSA Dermatology at Plano, TX. Dr. J. Achtman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed his residency in dermatology at UT Southwestern. His expertise spans general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. J. Achtman also has various special interests including chronic itch, infectious diseases of the skin, and the relationship between mental health and skin health. He is also very keen on helping patients form healthy skincare regimens and habits. In the hands of Dr. J. Achtman, you can be assured of innovative and cutting edge solutions for all your skin concerns.
