E76: Skin Care Simplified, Dr. Mina’s Practical Tips for All Ages

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Dr. Mary Alice Mina, a double board-certified dermatologist from Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode, Dr. Mina shares her expertise in procedural dermatology and Mohs surgery, focusing on skin cancer prevention and treatment. She discusses the importance of daily sun protection, including the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, to prevent skin damage and cancer. Dr. Mina also addresses common skin care myths, such as the misconception that sunscreen causes cancer, and emphasizes the need for holistic health practices, including proper diet, exercise, and stress management, for maintaining healthy skin. Additionally, she highlights the significance of early and regular skin examinations, especially for those with a history of skin cancer or extensive sun exposure. Dr. Mina also mentions her podcast, "The Skin Real," which aims to provide reliable skin care information amidst the overwhelming and often misleading advice available online.Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a Harvard-trained double-board certified dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, and leading expert on skin health and skincare. She is the host of THE SKIN REAL, a podcast for people looking for real skin care guidance, by true skin experts where she emphasizes a holistic and preventative approach to skin health and aesthetics. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she is an invited speaker on podcasts and at national meetings. She is recognized for her artistic eye and surgical skills while helping people feel good in their skin! She is co-owner of Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia where she treats patients with advanced surgical and cosmetic procedures to restore and maintain healthy skin.0:29 - Introduction to Dr. Mary Alice Mina1:08 - Overview of Dr. Mina's Practice and Expertise2:54 - Addressing Misinformation in Skin Care4:35 - Importance of Full Body Skin Checks7:32 - Sun Protection Strategies12:25 - Choosing the Right Sunscreen16:49 - Reapplying Sunscreen and Common Mistakes18:58 - Sun Protection for Children20:27 - Daily Sunscreen for Different Lifestyles23:28 - Skin Cancers in Non-Sun Exposed Areas26:22 - Dr. Reller’s Personal Experience with Melanoma30:16 - Debunking Skin Care Myths and MisconceptionsConnect with Dr. MinaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drminaskinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskinTitktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drminaskinMedium: https://medium.com/@drminaskinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/06k6qtsxj4uvtpulz6w5ghdc8l2gwo/Website: https://www.theskinreal.com/Podcast: https://theskinreal.podbean.com/Connect with Dr. RellerMy linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy Website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwaterallergy/homeSubscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, iheartradio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.