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Don’t get burned this summer.
As many Americans enjoy summer in the hot sun, experts remind us that sunscreen protects the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, but which one should you choose?
“Looking for shade, wearing lightweight, long-sleeved shirts, pants, wide-brimmed hats, UV-protected sunglasses and other protective clothing, and using sunscreen are all important to reduce the risk of skin cancer. It’s an action, “said the American Society of Dermatology (AAD).
“In fact, it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Sunscreen is an early skin such as wrinkles and aging spots caused by too much unprotected UV exposure. It also helps prevent aging. ”
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The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sunscreens with broad-spectrum protection that protects against UVA and UVB rays. With SPF30 or higher, it is also water resistant.
“SPF” stands for sun protection factor, and many believe that the number is related to the amount of time they are exposed to the sun, which is incorrect, said a clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Former President Dr. Darrell Riguel said of the American Dermatology Society.
“For example, many consumers believe that if you normally tan in one hour, the SPF 15 sunscreen can stay in the sun for 15 hours (that is, 15 times longer) without tanning. SPF is directly related to the amount of tan, not the time of tan. ”
According to Riguel, the SPF numbers show how long it takes to get a sunburn with sunscreen (as instructed) and the length of time without sunscreen.
“The SPF value is determined from tests that measure protection against sunburn caused by UVB radiation, so the SPF value only shows UVB protection for sunscreens,” says the FDA.
Riguel recommends an SPF of 50 or higher, as many people only put in 25-50% of the amount of sunscreen needed to reach the SPF amount on the label. Therefore, if you are applying SPF15 or SPF30, the protection may be weaker than expected. ..
He recommends applying sunscreen to all exposed skin. Be especially careful not to forget your nose, as about one-third of all skin cancers are in your nose because it “protrudes”.
“Most adults need about an ounce (or enough to fill a shot glass) to completely cover their entire body. Remember to apply it to the instep, neck, ears, and top of the head. Please. “AAD said.
Most people need to reapply sunscreen every 90 minutes, according to Riguel, but sweating and swimming may require more frequent intervals.
He said Fox News had no sunscreen.All sunscreen is washed away, so it’s waterproof. “However, sunscreens are labeled as “water resistant” or “very water resistant”.
“The label should state whether the sunscreen is effective for 40 or 80 minutes when swimming or sweating, and should provide instructions on when to reapply all sunscreens.” The FDA states on its website.
Riguel explained that a “water resistant” sunscreen was rated as effective for 40 minutes and a “very water resistant” was effective for 80 minutes.
He recommends a sunscreen that is best used on a regular basis.
He said that about 50% of the sunscreen is sold as a spray, which is easy to cover more surface area, but the spray covers which part of the skin compared to lotions. He says that prescriptions other than sprays are often more effective because it can be difficult to determine. A place where people can be more accurate.
But in the end, he says, it depends on personal taste, but it reminds me. Sunscreen alone may not protect your skin..
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends avoiding the sun when it is strongest (usually between 10 am and 2 pm).
“If your shadow is shorter than you, look for shade,” AAD said.
Dermatologists are also advised to wear skin-covering clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, trousers, wide-brimmed hats, and UV-protected sunglasses.
In addition to wearing sunscreen when the sun goes down, apply sunscreen every day when you go out. This is because the sun emits harmful UV rays all year round.
“Even on cloudy days, up to 80% of the sun’s harmful UV rays can penetrate clouds,” says AAD.
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And what if you get a sunburn?
Riguel proposes a cooling lotion containing menthol and 1% hydrocortisone cream to treat inflammation and aspirin to treat swelling, redness or discomfort.
Normally, the epidermal cells of the skin turn over in 28 days, but usually they fall off in the shower, so no skin turnover is seen. However, when sunburned, the damaged skin cells do not have time to separate, causing the skin to turn over in 5 to 7 days, leading to visible exfoliation of the skin, Riguel said.
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He said that sunburns usually heal well unless there are blisters. This is a sign of two burns.
Two blistering burns can lead to scarring, and the number of blistering episodes is directly correlated with the risk of developing melanoma later in life, Riguel said.