How to avoid extreme sun exposure to prevent skin cancer?
In order to avoid extreme sun to prevent skin cancer, you should avoid going out in the sun between 11: 00 a.m. and 4: 00 p.m. and when going out in the sun you should wear sunglasses and protective clothes. You should apply a good sunscreen with a high SPF to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
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• Sunscreen lotions are available to protect the skin from harsh sun rays. One need to apply it when one moves outside. • Stay in shaded areas to avoid the direct sunlight. UV rays are the strongest between 10 AM and 4PM which is the time one needs to stay in a cool place. • Use a sun hat to protect the sun rays falling directly on the face. The facial skin is very delicate and wrinkles faster when exposed to harsh sun rays. • Cover the exposed body with cloth either by wearing a long sleeve or long pants, which has a tight weave. • The color and texture of your clothes should ward off the heat. Light cool cottons are ideal for the summer. • While tanning be sure that you do not suffer from sun burn. • Avoid sunlamps or tanning booths. • Check the skin every month for any traces of skin cancer. • Any unusual spot on the skin consult the doctor. • Do skin self-examination to take early precautions in avoiding skin cancer. How to protect children from over-exposure to the sun? Children n