Skin Care for Warmer Weather

Simple steps to take for healthy skin in spring and summer

-  Jenn Sinrich

THIS TIME OF year in most parts of the country, a change of weather means a change of clothing. Down and fleece outer garments get shed in favor of light sweaters and jackets, and eventually just T-shirts. But simply changing clothing isn't enough to keep our skin healthy as the seasons change. We asked dermatologists for their best tips on taking care of skin-the body's largest organ-as the temperature rises.

I TRIED IT...

Mole Mapping

Mole mapping is recommended for people at high risk for skin cancer, which includes me: I have fair skin, I'm covered in moles, and I have two grandparents who were diagnosed with melanoma. The procedure involves a skin specialist taking photographs of every mole, then watching for potentially dangerous skin changes. For my mole mapping, I stood in a room wearing only my underwear. I was self-conscious, but I'll take embarrassment over skin cancer any day. I assumed a series of poses so the camera could capture every inch of skin. Thankfully the photos didn't reveal anything that needed to be biopsied or checked out further. All good until next year. -Ashley Lewis

Pay attention to pollen