Disfruta del sol sin peligro.

noviembre 7, 2023

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With the arrival of summer and good weather we do more outdoor activities which is very beneficial for our health, but we must not forget a series of precautions that we must take since this is when the sun’s rays are most harmful.

Exposure to the sun, when done with caution, provides health benefits, among them, it promotes the synthesis of vitamin D, necessary for bones; It has positive psychological effects as it improves mood; and also works to improve some skin diseases such as psoriasis or acne. However, excessive exposure can have negative effects in the short, medium and long term. Some of these harmful effects are burns, eye injuries such as cataracts, spots, premature skin aging and even the dreaded skin cancer.

According to data from the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), around 6,179 new cases of skin melanoma are diagnosed each year in Spain.It is one of the tumors that is increasing in incidence the most in the West, probably due to sun exposure habits.

To prevent these undesirable effects of solar radiation, the best thing is responsible exposure to the sun.We must avoid prolonged exposure, especially in the middle of the day, and use creams with a high protective factor in areas exposed to the sun (especially in summer, but without forgetting that we have to take care of ourselves throughout the year).

Most skin diseases arise in adulthood but are mainly caused by exposures that occurred before the age of 18, since the skin has memory and this damage is accumulating. That’s why, Protective measures against sun exposure are essential measures from childhood.

Below we leave you some recommendations to avoid or minimize the appearance of these harmful effects: