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Beverly Hills Dermatologist Tells You How To Protect Yourself From The Sun – In Your Office, Your Car, and At The Beach

Skin can be damaged by the sun when it' least expected. It can happen on a cloudy day. It can happen in the dead of winter. You’re always at risk from the sun, whether it's July 4th or New Year's Day.

Christopher Dannaker, founder and medical director of 90210 Dermatology explains, "It has been recognized for some time that not only the traditional tanning rays (UVB) can be damaging to the skin, but also the deeper penetrating UVA rays. But what we now understand that these deeper UVA rays, which unlike their UVB tanning counterpart, can even penetrate through window glass."

In 2007, more than 1 million Americans will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer and 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer over the course of their lifetime. Dr. Dannaker explains that, "UVA Rays with longer wavelengths penetrate much deeper into the skin and are primarily responsible for wrinkling, loss of skin elasticity and significant aging effects."

As we are spend more time in our cars, uncoated window glass affords little protection from UVA. A recent report demonstrated a patient working next to a large pane of glass for decades, always exposing the same side of the face, had 10-15 years of additional ageing effects on the side exposed to sunlight, all due to UVA (Glass filters most of the UVB).

That "sneaky sun" can also cause when you least expect it, so being knowledgeable and taking the appropriate actions is the key to keeping you safe this summer:

• Choose sunscreens that protect you from UVB and UVA rays
• For those that are highly sensitive, opt for "physical" sun blocks or protective clothing
• Learn about some natural alternatives to sun protection
• For those that burn easily, there are oral antioxidants like Heliocare
• Use protective screening on windshields and windows

To reverse sun damage and destroy pre-cancerous changes in the skin while improving tone, texture and even help tighten the skin without surgery, Dr. Dannaker uses a combination of soft lasers to attack existing sun damage.

¹ According the American Cancer Society's 2007 Facts & Figures

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Sara Scipioni
Steve Allen Media
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Dr. Christopher Dannaker Opens Beverly Hill Office

Monterey, California – Februay 28, 2007. Dr. Christopher Dannaker, has opened two new offices recently – one in Monterey and one in Beverly Hills. Dr. Dannaker is dedicated to offering the latest procedures in cosmetic dermatology with minimally invasive, leading edge rejuvenation procedures.

The Beverly Hills office is located at 421 North Rodeo Drive in the heart of the Beverly Hills shopping district. Dr. Dannaker’s medical office is located in the Rodeo Collection, Terrace Level South.

Dr. Christopher Dannaker has recently moved his offices of The Monterey Dermatology Laser Medical Center to downtown Monterey. His new office is located at 174 Carmelito Avenue, between Cass Street and Munras Avenue. In addition to street parking, there is private patient parking behind the building.

Board certified by the American Board of Dermatology, Dr. Dannaker has served as an Assistant Professor and member of the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine for more than ten years. He has published extensively and contributed to numerous medical textbooks. Dr. Dannaker is a designated laser luminary and been charged with training both domestic physicians and physicians from abroad.

Dr. Dannaker established his practice of medical dermatology in 1991 and now has more on-site lasers than any other medical practice on the Central Coast of California. In addition, Dr. Dannaker introduced laser resurfacing to the Monterey Peninsula over a decade ago. Dr. Dannaker, one of the nation’s premier cosmetic dermatologists and laser surgeons, has dual board certification in preventive medicine and cosmetic dermatology.

In addition to having the most on-site lasers on the Central Coast of California, Dr. Dannaker has personally performed thousands of laser procedures. Most recently Laser Liposuction and Fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing have been added. Dr. Dannaker has fully investigated all the procedures and products and selects only those services he feels are both effective and safe. He has over two decades of experience as a dermatologist and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, the only official and recognized dermatology board in the United States.

For information or an appointment, call 831-641-9950.