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Luis C. Casavantes

Dermatologist

Dr. Luis Casavantes practices Dermatopathology in Tijuana, B.C.. Dermatopathology is a medical specialty that focuses on dermatology and pathology, and involves the diagnosis of various diseases of the skin, hair, and nails by looking at cutaneous diseases at a microscopic and molecular level. By revealing the histology of diseases and results from a specific diagnostic interpretation, Dr. Casavantes is able to analyze the potential causes of skin diseases at a basic level.
Luis C. Casavantes
  • Tijuana, B.C.
  • UNIVERSITY OF CHIHUAHUA
  • Accepting new patients

Does sunscreen prevent me from absorbing vitamin D?

Hello, Most clinicians consider that exposing for 10 minutes per day will be enough to trigger the production of our daily needs. Sun blocks and sunscreens protect by reducing READ MORE
Hello, Most clinicians consider that exposing for 10 minutes per day will be enough to trigger the production of our daily needs. Sun blocks and sunscreens protect by reducing the intensity of the sun rays, but there is still some reaching our skin. Just extend the exposure time lightly, considering that the heaviest sunscreens give you between 50 and 80% blockage. Best regards.