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Summer Skincare Tips From A Pediatric Dermatologist

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Summer is a great time for kids as long sunny days means lots of outdoor activities and family vacation. But it is a challenging job for parents to keep children healthy and to protect their skin from the scorching heat of the sun. Sun rays are good, as it is the only natural source of vitamin D. This vitamin is necessary to keep the bone strong. But the ultraviolet rays of the sun are extremely harmful to the skin for everyone. Children are at a high risk of suffering damage from exposure to UV radiation. It causes sunburn and skin cancer and accelerates skin aging. Overexposure to UV radiation can lead to inflammation of the cornea and conjunctivitis in the eye and causes cataract development.   Parents of most  of the kids are very confused about the skin of their little ones. They often asked pediatric dermatologists the best possible way to protect their little ones from harsh sunshine. According to a dermatologist in a primary school in Pasadena, CA, it is better to keep sma