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Good for the Sol

This program was created to grow diversity and inclusivity in dermatologic surgery by educating patients about the key components of maintaining healthy skin. Good for the Sol offers free patient education handouts – written at a 6th grade reading level or below – on skin cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment options, procedure safety and more. The materials are intended for educational purposes by physicians and personal use by patients.

What is Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer occurs when cells in your skin grow out of control. It can happen anywhere on the body but is most common in areas that are exposed to the sun — the face, neck, arms and legs.

Protect yourself!

  • Use sunscreen.
  • Wear protective clothing.
  • Seek shade.
  • Avoid tanning beds.

Learn About Skin Cancer

What is SPF?

Sun Protection Factor indicates how well a sunscreen will protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays.

A higher SPF = more protection.

Learn About Sun Safety

Who is a Skin Expert?

Members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) are board certified physicians with the unique training and experience required to treat the health, function and beauty of patients’ skin, hair and nails through every stage of life.

Remember, cosmetic procedures are medical procedures, and quality care is important for your safety!

Learn About Procedure Safety

 

Drs. Deirdre Hooper and Isabella Camucho-Hubbard

Program developed by Drs. Deirdre Hooper (left) and Isabella Camacho-Hubbard (right) through the DEI Rise Up Mentorship Program.

Physicians, Educate Your Community!

  1. Find local health fair events (or host an open house at your practice) where you can answer questions and share your expertise. You can try contacting your county health department or community recreation center to see if they offer any outreach opportunities.
  2. Promote the event on your social media, emails, website, Yelp and community calendars such as the city hall, local newspaper or senior center.
  3. Download ASDS patient education materials to print and hand out at the event. Good for the Sol materials are available in English and Spanish, and ASDS also offers free topic-based flyers and a Sun Safety Toolkit.
  4. Recruit colleagues, staff and/or patients to volunteer during the event. Designate someone to take pictures, and share them on social media (for the chance to be featured in ASDS communications, tag the Society’s patient-facing account @ASDSSkinMD).

Share Your Outreach Efforts

Have you incorporated ASDS educational materials into your outreach efforts? Share your expierence and how it has impacted your local community by emailing your photos to ASDS.

Email ASDS