Tampa dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman agrees with the findings in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine that consistent use of SPF (sun-protection factor) can keep your skin looking younger, longer.

In this study conducted by Australian researchers, adults ranging from 25 to 55 had 24 percent less skin aging when using SPF more frequently than men and women who used it on occasion.

The key is protection from ultraviolet rays and sun damage, says Dr. Forman. Not only will SPF help you sustain a youthful look, but it greatly reduces the risks that come from sun exposure.

The study was performed over a 4.5 year span on healthy adults up to age 55 in Australia. Half of the 900 participants were instructed to apply a SPF of 15 or greater to their head, neck, arms and hands, whereas the other half was told to apply sunscreen whenever they wanted to.

According to the Huffington Post, researchers graded the hands of the studys participants on a six-point scale, then re-graded at the end of 4.5 years.

While other factors can come in to play, such as genetics, diet and overall sun exposure, SPF remains a top anti-aging agent, professes the board-certified Tampa dermatologist. I recommend to all of my patients the daily use of a broad-spectrum, SPF 30 sunscreen.

Dr. Forman also suggests using clothing to cover up exposed skin and avoiding the sun when its rays are most powerful, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., to slow down the aging process.

Dr. Forman is the founder of Forman Dermatology and Skin institute, located in Tampa, Fla. and has appeared on TV shows across the country, including the nationally syndicated show The Doctors to provide sun-protection tips and to demonstrate his breakthrough skin cancer treatments.

For more on Dr. Seth Forman, Tampa dermatology or Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, please visit http://www.FormanDerm.com.

About Dr. Seth Forman:Dr. Forman is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Tampa, Florida. He was voted the Best Dermatologist in Carrollwood the past three years by the Carrollwood News and Tribune. In December 2011, he opened his newTampa dermatologyoffice, Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, where he gives psoriasis sufferers access to the latest treatment options, including topical and oral medications, as well as biological and phototherapy. Dr. Forman is one of the few Tampa dermatologists to offer narrowband light therapy, which uses pharmaceutical grade light to suppress psoriasis. Hes also one of the few board-certified dermatologists in the U.S. to use the SRT-100 radiotherapy to treat basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.

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Tampa dermatologist says SPF a top anti-aging agent