All of us wants to have a fair and natural looking skin. But sometimes our skin is prone to damage that's why i wrote an article on my blog about how we can prevent it. I hope you can learn something on the information below.
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Prevention of Sun Damage
The best way of dealing with this problem is to prevent further damage. Minimizing sun exposure in youths and children would certainly result in long-term benefits.
Protective garments work best. Clothing and hats should be worn while out in direct sunlight. Fabrics should be closely woven to provide good sun protection.
Sun avoidance is also encouraged. It is particularly important to avoid sunlight between the times of 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the intensity of the ultra-violet rays are at their greatest.
Sunscreens have become much more effective over the years. When selecting a sunscreen, be sure to check the label. The sunscreen should provide protection not only against ultraviolet B, but also against ultraviolet A light. UVB is the part of the spectrum that causes burning and is most associated with the risks of skin cancer. UVA penetrates more deeply and is responsible for many of the common signs of premature aging of the skin. Protection from UVA is also of importance as it can contribute to the development of skin cancer as well.
SunscreensSun avoidance and regular sunscreen use are widely promoted by organizations and individuals interested in cancer prevention. However, 70% of those who participated in a beach survey were on the beach to get or to maintain a suntan. Although they stayed on the beach for an average of 4 hours, only half were using sunscreen.
On the mountains, and despite past sunburn experience, skiers often do not use sunblock. A springtime survey of skiers in Alberta showed that only two-thirds were using sunscreen, and of those using a sunscreen, one third were sunburned at the time of survey.
There appears to be some confusion about the messages people are getting about sunscreens and why they're so important. Some use sunscreens to prevent sunburn, whereas others use sunscreens to improve sun tanning. Some wish to avoid the wrinkling associated with sun exposure, and others believe that sunscreens prevent all types of skin cancer. Yet others seem to believe that they can use sunscreens in order to prolong their time in the sun.
Why Use Sunscreens?
Prevents sun burns
Prevents photodamaged skin (aged look - brown spots, wrinkles)
Prevents actinic keratosis and perhaps squamous cell cancers
May prevent other skin cancers
What Is A Sunburn?A sunburn is caused by exposing your skin to too much ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, that is, lightwaves that measure approximately 200-400nm.UV light can be broken down into 4 component parts that include:
ultraviolet A1 (UVA1), 340-400nm
ultraviolet A2 (UVA2), 320-340nm
ultraviolet B (UVB), 290-320nm
ultraviolet C (UVC), 200-290nm
There are two major types of UV sun damage: UVA-type damage, with light wavelengths of 340-400nm, and UVC-type damage, which includes light wavelengths of up to 340nm. UVA-type damage can cause the skin to tan and may cause very weak burns, while UVC-type damage causes skin to burn.
How Much Sunscreen Should I Apply?The average user of sunscreen tends to use significantly less sunscreen than the amount required to achieve the SPF listed on the container.
How Often Should I Apply Sunscreen When I'm Out In The Sun?Many experts recommend that frequent application during sun exposure is required. However, a group of children were tested by spreading on 1 application of sunscreen to one side of their bodies, and four applications to the other.
They then spent 6 hours in the sun. One application provided the same level of protection as four applications, confirming the adequacy of a single daily application of a sunscreen in that situation.
How Long Before Sun Exposure Should I Apply Sunscreen To My Skin?As molecules of sunscreen are present in their active state in the sunscreen, sunscreens work immediately upon application. The only reason for application early is to allow absorption into the skin so that the sunscreen is less likely to be washed off, should the person be entering the water. Even so, modern sunscreens are quite resistant to removal from the skin.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) - What Is It?SPF is the ratio of the minimal ultraviolet dose required to produce redness with and without a sunscreen. For example, if it took ½ hour for your skin to become sunburned without any sunscreen, then for a sunscreen that has a 15 SPF rating, you could stay in the sun for 15 times longer (or 7.5 hours) before you get sunburned. This is provided, of course, that you've applied the sunscreen properly so that you're getting the prescribed protection.
Reactions To Sunscreens:Sunscreens can be both an irritant and an allergen, though allergic reactions are rare. Irritant reactions, however, abound. One classic error in sunscreen application is to put a large amount of sunscreen on the forehead. Perspiration and gravity can cause the sunscreen to migrate down your forehead into your eyes, causing a stinging sensation. Some people attribute this to an allergic reaction and discontinue use. It's also important to wash your hands after applying sunscreen, since rubbing your sunscreen covered finger near your eyes can induce an irritant reaction.
Why Is It Important To Use Sunscreens During Childhood?It appears that a great deal of time can elapse between actual sun damage and the development of skin cancer or other skin problems like photoaging. Therefore, it is important to protect your skin from an early age when you are out in the sun.
Sunscreens And The Elderly:Many elderly people can become quite obsessed by sun avoidance, and their quality of life can suffer. Sometimes, if they are diagnosed with an actinic keratosis or basal cell carcinoma, they can become anxious and almost leap from shadow to shadow. However, few of them are likely to develop new skin cancers from present sun exposure. As long as they are prudent about avoiding excessive sun exposure and protecting their skin to prevent sunburn, they can continue to enjoy time outdoors.
Can Sunscreens Prevent Cancer?There is clear evidence that sunscreens are helpful in preventing actinic keratoses, which are warty lesions that can occur on sun-exposed skin of the face or hands. Research has shown that these lesions can develop into a cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, and that this is linked to a cumulative exposure to the sun.
However, there is surprisingly little evidence that sunscreens have much effect in preventing another kind of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma, or for malignant melanoma. For malignant melanoma and for basal cell carcinoma, the character and timing, that is, the type of sunlight and your age at the time of the exposure to the sun appears to be more important than the cumulative dose.
Adapted from an article by David I. McLean, MD, and Richard Gallagher, MA
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Prevention of Sun Damage
The best way of dealing with this problem is to prevent further damage. Minimizing sun exposure in youths and children would certainly result in long-term benefits.
Protective garments work best. Clothing and hats should be worn while out in direct sunlight. Fabrics should be closely woven to provide good sun protection.
Sun avoidance is also encouraged. It is particularly important to avoid sunlight between the times of 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the intensity of the ultra-violet rays are at their greatest.
Sunscreens have become much more effective over the years. When selecting a sunscreen, be sure to check the label. The sunscreen should provide protection not only against ultraviolet B, but also against ultraviolet A light. UVB is the part of the spectrum that causes burning and is most associated with the risks of skin cancer. UVA penetrates more deeply and is responsible for many of the common signs of premature aging of the skin. Protection from UVA is also of importance as it can contribute to the development of skin cancer as well.
SunscreensSun avoidance and regular sunscreen use are widely promoted by organizations and individuals interested in cancer prevention. However, 70% of those who participated in a beach survey were on the beach to get or to maintain a suntan. Although they stayed on the beach for an average of 4 hours, only half were using sunscreen.
On the mountains, and despite past sunburn experience, skiers often do not use sunblock. A springtime survey of skiers in Alberta showed that only two-thirds were using sunscreen, and of those using a sunscreen, one third were sunburned at the time of survey.
There appears to be some confusion about the messages people are getting about sunscreens and why they're so important. Some use sunscreens to prevent sunburn, whereas others use sunscreens to improve sun tanning. Some wish to avoid the wrinkling associated with sun exposure, and others believe that sunscreens prevent all types of skin cancer. Yet others seem to believe that they can use sunscreens in order to prolong their time in the sun.
Why Use Sunscreens?
Prevents sun burns
Prevents photodamaged skin (aged look - brown spots, wrinkles)
Prevents actinic keratosis and perhaps squamous cell cancers
May prevent other skin cancers
What Is A Sunburn?A sunburn is caused by exposing your skin to too much ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, that is, lightwaves that measure approximately 200-400nm.UV light can be broken down into 4 component parts that include:
ultraviolet A1 (UVA1), 340-400nm
ultraviolet A2 (UVA2), 320-340nm
ultraviolet B (UVB), 290-320nm
ultraviolet C (UVC), 200-290nm
There are two major types of UV sun damage: UVA-type damage, with light wavelengths of 340-400nm, and UVC-type damage, which includes light wavelengths of up to 340nm. UVA-type damage can cause the skin to tan and may cause very weak burns, while UVC-type damage causes skin to burn.
How Much Sunscreen Should I Apply?The average user of sunscreen tends to use significantly less sunscreen than the amount required to achieve the SPF listed on the container.
How Often Should I Apply Sunscreen When I'm Out In The Sun?Many experts recommend that frequent application during sun exposure is required. However, a group of children were tested by spreading on 1 application of sunscreen to one side of their bodies, and four applications to the other.
They then spent 6 hours in the sun. One application provided the same level of protection as four applications, confirming the adequacy of a single daily application of a sunscreen in that situation.
How Long Before Sun Exposure Should I Apply Sunscreen To My Skin?As molecules of sunscreen are present in their active state in the sunscreen, sunscreens work immediately upon application. The only reason for application early is to allow absorption into the skin so that the sunscreen is less likely to be washed off, should the person be entering the water. Even so, modern sunscreens are quite resistant to removal from the skin.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) - What Is It?SPF is the ratio of the minimal ultraviolet dose required to produce redness with and without a sunscreen. For example, if it took ½ hour for your skin to become sunburned without any sunscreen, then for a sunscreen that has a 15 SPF rating, you could stay in the sun for 15 times longer (or 7.5 hours) before you get sunburned. This is provided, of course, that you've applied the sunscreen properly so that you're getting the prescribed protection.
Reactions To Sunscreens:Sunscreens can be both an irritant and an allergen, though allergic reactions are rare. Irritant reactions, however, abound. One classic error in sunscreen application is to put a large amount of sunscreen on the forehead. Perspiration and gravity can cause the sunscreen to migrate down your forehead into your eyes, causing a stinging sensation. Some people attribute this to an allergic reaction and discontinue use. It's also important to wash your hands after applying sunscreen, since rubbing your sunscreen covered finger near your eyes can induce an irritant reaction.
Why Is It Important To Use Sunscreens During Childhood?It appears that a great deal of time can elapse between actual sun damage and the development of skin cancer or other skin problems like photoaging. Therefore, it is important to protect your skin from an early age when you are out in the sun.
Sunscreens And The Elderly:Many elderly people can become quite obsessed by sun avoidance, and their quality of life can suffer. Sometimes, if they are diagnosed with an actinic keratosis or basal cell carcinoma, they can become anxious and almost leap from shadow to shadow. However, few of them are likely to develop new skin cancers from present sun exposure. As long as they are prudent about avoiding excessive sun exposure and protecting their skin to prevent sunburn, they can continue to enjoy time outdoors.
Can Sunscreens Prevent Cancer?There is clear evidence that sunscreens are helpful in preventing actinic keratoses, which are warty lesions that can occur on sun-exposed skin of the face or hands. Research has shown that these lesions can develop into a cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, and that this is linked to a cumulative exposure to the sun.
However, there is surprisingly little evidence that sunscreens have much effect in preventing another kind of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma, or for malignant melanoma. For malignant melanoma and for basal cell carcinoma, the character and timing, that is, the type of sunlight and your age at the time of the exposure to the sun appears to be more important than the cumulative dose.
Adapted from an article by David I. McLean, MD, and Richard Gallagher, MA
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