Are any UV rays safe?
There are no safe UV rays. Two main types of UV radiation reach the earth, UVA and UVB. Dermatologic researchers now believe that both UVA and UVB rays contribute to skin damage, including skin cancer. UVB radiation is known to cause damage to the DNA of skin cells. Skin cancers develop when this damage affects the DNA of genes that control growth and division of skin cells. Recent research has found that UVA also contributes to skin cancer formation and contributes to premature aging. Important!! Artificial sources of UV light, such as sunlamps and tanning booths, also increase risk of developing skin cancer and are just as damaging as natural UV sources. Prevention & Early Detection of Skin Cancer Can you prevent cancer or reduce your cancer risk? How can you detect cancer early? What are the risk factors for different types of cancer? Concerned about cancer because it runs in your family? Frequently exposed to tobacco or environmental hazards? Just want to stay healthy? You can find
