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About the sun rays

Sun rays are vital for humans, but then the sun has adverse effects on human skin:

• It can cause sunburn
• It may cause sun allergy
• It can lead to accelerated aging
• It can increase the number of moles and other pigmentation
• It can lead to the formation of skin cancer

Effect of sun rays on the child's skin

Children's skin is more sensitive to ultraviolet light. Sunburn in childhood can increase the risk of skin cancer. In addition to the age of 18 people take much more ultraviolet radiation, compared to later periods. This necessitates photo protection or the so called sun protection.

What is sun protection?

Sun protection is a concept that includes all factors to prevent sunlight. Most important for natural Photocell barrier of the skin are melanin and stratum corneum barrier. UV-C - radiation causes "sunburn" and UV-A - radiation causes premature aging and cancer.

How to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun?

To protect yourself, it is desirable to observe the following rules:

• Minimize sun exposure at peak hours
• Use sunscreen
• Apply enough sunscreen
• It is desirable for infants and children under 2 years of age not to be exposed to the sun

Choosing a sunscreen depends on skin pigmentation and sunlight intensity.

Most often the following types of cream are used:

• Sunscreen for healthy skin (SPF20)
• Sunscreen for medical reasons (SPF50)

The use of cream is strongly recommended by:

• Photodermatoses
• Diseases exacerbated by the sun - rosacea, lupus eritematodus herpes simileks
• Treatment with medications
• Tendency to Hyperpigmentation - due to hormonal changes and age or illness
• In dermatological procedures, chemical peels, after PUVA - therapy after epilation

Author: Nadya Ilieva Tpsheva M.D.