HEALTHY LIFESTYLE · JULY 2018
IMPORTANT SUN PROTECTION TIPS
The Importance of Sunscreen for Your Skin Skin cancer is a huge concern ; one in five Americans will develop skin cancer at one point in their lives . This makes it a problem for everyone . Using sunscreen is one of the best ways to defend yourself against an even higher chance of skin cancer . Dermatologists see a variety of skin cancers each year . Most frequently , they encounter the basal cell skin cancer , which generally stays on the skin and is the most common form of skin cancer . One type of skin cancer , melanoma , is more deadly than the others .
Melanoma is curable so long as it is caught in the early stages . Each year , around 10,000 people die because of melanoma each year . Basal and squamous cell skin cancers account for an average of 2,000 deaths per year . Risk Factors There are factors that can increase the risk of getting skin cancer . As stated before , one in five people will have skin cancer , but these factors can increase that risk beyond the typical 20 %.
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OLDER AGE MULTIPLE AND SEVERE SUNBURNS A FAMILY HISTORY OF SKIN CANCER
Long-term exposure to tanning beds or sunlight Using Sunscreen Appropriately Using just any sunscreen won ’ t protect you adequately . You must use the right SPF level and apply sunscreen correctly . Ideally , most people select SPF30 , but SPF50 + is the best choice for those times when you will be outside for extended periods . Are you going to be in the water ? If so , pick a water-resistant sunscreen . Waterproof sunscreen will last an average of 80 minutes in the water at the labeled level . On the other hand , non-waterproof sunscreen only has to last for 40 minutes in the water . This is why people frequently get more sunburns when most dermatologists suggest broad-spectrum protection , which protects against UVA and UVB rays . They also indicate an SPF level of 30 or more and water resistance . Following the proposed sunscreen recommendations will lessen your chance of sunburn and skin cancer in the future .
OTHER SUGGESTED TIPS Wear sun-protective clothing , along with hats , pants , and sunglasses to protect your eyes .
Avoid tanning beds because they are directly linked to skin cancer .
Stay in the shade as frequently as possible . The sun ’ s rays are very strong between 10 a . m . and 2 p . m .
Apply 15 minutes before going outside . This gives the sunscreen enough time to absorb into your skin .
Always use enough sunscreen . Apply liberally to make sure your skin is protected .
Sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours . If you are in the water or sweating , opt to apply it even more frequently .
Dealing with a Sunburn : Sometimes sunburn happens , even if precautions are taken . Sunburn is a painful reminder of the importance of sunscreen . Here are some ways to treat sunburn .
Stay hydrated and drink a lot of water . This helps your skin rejuvenate and heal .
Take a pain reliever with an antiinflammatory , such as Ibuprofen . This will help reduce the swelling associated with a sunburn .
Watch for blistering , which may require medical treatment .
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