Summer is coming, the first dips are already a fact, the temperature is rising and one of the things that should start to concern us is sun exposure – which will increase as the weather improves – and our protection from UV radiation.
Scientists are ringing his bell risk of overexposure to the sun without protection, i.e. the use of sunscreen, as in recent years melanoma cases have increased in all European countries, while the skin cancer.
"People with high exposure to ultraviolet radiation in a short period of time have an increased chance of developing melanoma, while those who are exposed chronically are at risk of skin cancer and pre-cancerous conditions" emphasizes Dimitris Rigopoulos, Dermatologist Venereologist, EKPA Professor who recently spoke to APE about the consequences of overexposure to the sun without protection.
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Photoaging and sunburn
Long exposure to the sun, however, can cause - among other things - photoaging, sunburns and various skin problems.
Correct use of sunscreen
Using sunscreen is our go-to choice for Sun protection. It is suitable for all ages and what we should pay attention to is the protection index written on each package as well as the frequency with which we use it.
Experts advise that infants who have not completed the first six months of life should not go out in the sun, while those who are over six months old, should use specially fortified sunscreens intended for these ages.
In any case, young children should avoid sun exposure between 12pm and 5pm which are the most dangerous hours, even if they use sunscreen.
Regarding adults, they can use sunscreens that contain reflective and absorbent filters, but also have an anti-aging effect.
Their use should be repeated at least every two hours even when it is indicated that it is waterproof.
The protection index
The lower the protection index of a sunscreen, the more often we should apply it to our skin.
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