Summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy our beautiful Southern city. Bossier City and the surrounding areas are ideal for summer activities like fishing, boating, running etc. As a medical professional staying in travel nurse housing, you know the dangers of staying out too long in the sun. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the ways to protect yourself while outdoors in the summer. Inside or out, we hope you really enjoy your time here in lovely Louisiana.
How can I protect myself from the sun?
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- Yes, please wear a hat while outside. Have fun with it and make hat-wearing a new fashion statement! You can choose a simple ball cap or opt for something more dramatic with a large, wide-brimmed floppy hat. Pick a fun color or get several hats that coordinate with your outfit.
- Wear sunscreen with a 30 SPF or higher1 rating and reapply regularly. If you’re outside all day or sweating a lot, reapply several times to be safe. The Good Housekeeping and Consumer Reports websites offer up some recommendations for choosing a good sunscreen.
- Wear lightweight, long-sleeved clothing to protect your arms and legs. This can be easier than wearing sunscreen. This article talks about choosing the right kind of clothing and this one from REI Coop discusses specially designed UV protective gear.
- Drink lots and lots of water to protect against dehydration. Protecting your skin is also about keeping your body hydrated!
What are some dangers from excessive sun exposure?
Excessive sun exposure can lead to sunburn, which is never fun. If you get a sunburn, take a cool bath to calm your skin or put an Aloe Vera gel designed to nourish and hydrate the burnt skin.
In addition, too much sun can cause skin cancer, including a cancer known as Melanoma. The Skin Cancer Foundation website has a lot of helpful information as well as The Big See (a website designed to help you check your skin for potential areas of concern). Of course, please go to see a doctor for help or to answer any further questions.
Where can I escape the heat? Try relaxing in our travel nurse housing
Our Bossier City LA corporate and travel nurse housing is ideal for taking a cool break from the sun. We offer fully furnished rentals complete with equipped kitchen area, washer and dryer units, leather recliners, HDTV and more. Rent directly from the owner today and give Debi a call at 318-548-6156.
Sources: https://www.womenshealth.gov/blog/7-tips-sun-safety, https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tips-stay-safe-sun-sunscreen-sunglasses, https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/sun-safety, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sunburn/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355928, (1) https://www.healthline.com/health/what-spf-should-i-use#takeaway
