I Ask Dr. Vieder • LAKES URGENT CARE When your health concerns can't wait. What's the best way to prevent and treat bug bites? There are simple measures you can take to help reduce your risk of exposure to bug bites. Wear long sleeves and long pants when planning evening outdoor activities. In addition, apply a good quality insect repellent that contains at least 10 percent DEET, and use preventive environmental products such as citronella candles and yard torches. Mosquitoes frequently breed in standing water and puddles so, be vigilant and don't let water accumulate around your home. How do I know when a bug bite is bad enough to see a doctor? The vast majority of insect bites do not require medical attention. It is common to have some localized redness and swelling immediately after a bite. However, if the bite site begins to appear infected, redness, swelling, severe pain or any fluid draining from the area, you should seek medical attention, as the infection may require antibiotic treatment. If the bug bite causes the individual any facial swelling, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, seek medical attention immediately. There are so many different types of sunscreen. Which types are the best? There are several key elements to choosing appropriate sunscreen. With so many SPF products in the market, it can become confusing. A minimum SPF of 15 is baseline. However, the best recommendation is an SPF of at least 30. Studies have shown that purchasing anything with an SPF of 50 or more is not necessary and does not provide any additional benefit. The number one thing we can all do to increase the effectiveness of sunscreen is apply frequent reapplications. At minimum, you should reapply sunscreen every two hours or any time you towel off after swimming or sweating. In addition, the sunscreen product you choose should have broad-spectrum coverage, which includes UVA and UVB. It is also beneficial if the sunscreen product you use contains either titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. How much sunscreen should I use? To ensure that you get the maximum protection from your sunscreen product, apply sunscreen prior to going out in the sun. You generally need approximately 1 ounce (the equivalent of a shot glass) applied to the overexposed areas. Then follow the recommended reapplication guidelines mentioned previously above. Another important fact to know is that no sunscreen is truly waterproof. Some products are more resistant to coming off when exposed to water or sweat but, the best defense to ensure that your sunscreen does not come off your skin when exposed to the sun is frequent reapplication, particularly after swimming, to avoid any risk of unintended exposure. For more info, visit the Ask Dr. Vieder page at LakesUrgentCare.com O Co Dr. Sanford Vieder, DO, FACOEP, Medical Director at Lakes Urgent Care, West Bloomfield Maple Towers 5745-5755 MAPLE ROAD TERRIFIC WEST BLOOMFIELD LOCATION OFFICE/RETAIL SUITES FROM 323 SF - 2,000 SF co FREE RENT •* l'EMVXR STREET ow* w. MAPLZ an "---,5.1111 ■ 1111 =====11 Buildings have undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations! Walnut Lake Rd IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AMPLE PARKING WITH 100 SPACES GROUND SIGNAGE AVAILABLE Maple Rd FOR LEASING INFORMATION, CONTACT Chris Secontine I 248-799-3174 csecontine@signatureassociates.com 011114 CUSHMAN & 4411) WAKEFIELD, I SIGNATURE ASSOCIATES THE TEAM No Signature. No Results. INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED One Towne Square, Suite 1200 I Southfield, MI 48076 FULL-SERVICE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Jason Stough I 248-948-4180 jstough@signatureassociates.com www.signatureassociates.com 14 Mile Rd *Amount varies subject to lease term 1884350 June 26 • 2014 21