skin care is not only for the summer.

prevention day celebrates the between 4 and 6 October in different centers of Sanitas hospital in Madrid.

-experts recommend visiting at least once a year to the dermatologist

– after the summer it is essential to perform a check of the skin and prepare it for the new station

-prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause significant damage to the skin

-Sanitas hospitals celebrates a day of dermatological care for their customers in which will be reviewed by the skin and moles and offer preventive advice

Madrid, October of 2011- the skin is one of the visual references that most contributes to the perception of a good personal image, look good skin tends to be the reflection of good health. During the summer months, the skin is exposed to ultraviolet radiation from the Sun, the main risk factor known for the development of the skin cancer melanoma. That is why, after this period, it is essential to carry out a check to detect possible alterations in the skin as the appearance of stains, premature aging, alteration of moles, etc. There are to prepare the skin to confront further attacks like the cold, pollution and even stress.

Aware of the importance of the health of the skin, Sanitas hospital organizes a day of dermatological care directed by DRA. Cristina Villegas, head of the dermatology of the Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital service, and Dr. Paul Lazarus, head of the Sanitas Hospital Dermatology La Zarzuela and the Millenium Centre doctor Núñez de Balboa, the three in Madrid. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of prevention, to conduct a review of dermatological customers and give them a series of tips and preventive care.

The day is aimed at customers Sanitas and will take place on October 6 and October 4 at the Millennium Centre doctor Núñez de Balboa Hospital Sanitas La Moraleja, Millennium Centre doctor Costa Rica and Millenium Center doctor Nicasio Gallego, all in Madrid.

Dra.Villegas, points out that is very important to review our skin periodically to see if there are changes in our moles and skin stains ”. In addition, adds that must be vigilant and observe any change in the morphology and the color of moles, or if you see any new, especially after age 30. If so, it is best to notify our medical ”.

skin care must not end with the summer

during the summer are usually take into account recommendations such as avoiding exposure to the Sun between noon and 4 pm, often apply cream with sunscreen (adapted to the type of skin), use hat, sunglasses, etc. However, on many occasions, last once the summer already not taken any measure to protect the skin from external threats.

Sanitas hospital experts give a few tips for a healthy skin all year:

-perform a cleansing of the skin after the summer to remove cells killed.

-use moisturizing cream with solar factor. Although the sun hot not equal, still emitting ultraviolet rays which can damage skin. We must raise the level of protection if they are to perform activities outdoor as skiing.

– should be taken attention in protection when children

-lead a healthy and balanced diet based on the main consumption of cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes and fish blue.

-drinking water abundantly.

-reduce the consumption of alcohol and tobacco,

-prepare the skin for the cold and thus avoid the appearance of redness and dehydration.

– visit your dermatologist of confidence at least once a year.

Sanitas group

the Group Sanitas , specialized in health and geriatric care, includes companies: Sanitas insurance, Sanitas hospitals, Sanitas Residencial and Sanitas new business. You sanitas insurance is the leading company with regard to private customers of insurance for medical care and health in Spain, with 1.98 million members. In 2010, its turnover was EUR 1.449,5 million.

You sanitas hospital manages four hospitals and 71 health centres multiespecialidad and dental. You sanitas residential is one of the main companies of Spain elderly care, he has 41 residences throughout the country and has more than 5,000 residential spaces.

You sanitas new business offers a wide range of complementary health services in their own centres and through the Sanitas Mundosalud centres.