Free advice at health presentation at CTMH on Protecting Children’s skin
Dr. Sonia Kapoor
Friday, July 15, 2005
Common disorders affecting the skin, hair and nails of children will be the
topic of discussion at a free community health presentation at the Chrissie
Tomlinson Memorial Hospital on Thursday, 21 July.
Dr. Sonia Kapoor will be presenting this session at the hospital from 7.00
pm -8.00 pm.
The presentation will particularly focus on safety for children during the
summer months after a study released in June by the non-profit organisation
Sun Safety Alliance showed that the number of Americans using sunscreen, a
primary protector against skin cancer, has declined over the past year — while
the number of Americans, including children, being diagnosed with skin cancer
has risen to an all-time high.
According to Dr. Kapoor, children are at a higher risk of skin ailments
during the summer due to the severity and intensity of ultraviolet rays.
“Skin cancer is increasingly striking younger people. Parents must be
diligent about protecting their children and themselves in the sun and
establishing year-round “safe sun practices,” such as staying inside during
mid-day when the sun is the hottest, wearing a hat and sunglasses when
outside, and applying sunscreen frequently—SPF 15 or higher for adults and SPF
30 or higher for children.
The presentation will also address how to recognize other common diseases
such as impetigo, ringworm, eczema, head lice, acne, moles and warts. Since
starting a paediatric dermatology clinic back in May 2005, Dr. Kapoor has seen
tens of children with skin diseases and many in the latter stages of
contagious disease. “Most children will encounter a skin disease at some time
during their childhood. These diseases can be potentially contagious and can
cause discomfort, pain, disfigurement and disability”.
The presentation is aimed at parents, guardians and those who work with
children.
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