Dr. Mona Mofid has been recognized by her peers as a Top Doctor for the ninth year and has consistently been honored as the Top Specialist in Sharp Community Medical Group. A Johns Hopkins–trained Dermatologist and former Clinic Director of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Mona has served as the Medical Director of The American Melanoma Foundation for over 20 years. Internationally recognized, her team focus on the prevention and treatment of skin cancer and melanoma.
Q: I’ve heard that sunscreen can sometimes contain harmful ingredients. Is this true? What is the best or safest kind of sunscreen to use?
A: Every hour, one person in the US dies of skin cancer—no one has ever died from sunscreen that I know of. While some formulations are better than others, mineral sunscreens, protective clothing, sunglasses, and hats are safe and effective.
Q: My vitamin D is low because I don’t get enough sun—is that true?
A: Not necessarily. Vitamin D needs vary, and excess sun exposure is not the safest source. Dietary sources can provide vitamin D without raising skin cancer risk—20% of Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
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