How To Prevent Skin Cancer After Sunburn

As summer is knocking at the door, you might be thinking to spend time at the beach or poolside. But if you are spending longer time outside, it means your skin is vulnerable to sunburn. Sun exposure could damage your skin, you took appropriate precautions but it might cause wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer.

prevent skin cancer after sunburn

Protection from sun rays is necessary all over the year. In summer, it is more important to protect your skin from head to toe. According to a dermatologist, "the rays of the sun are more powerful during the summer months. Summer also brings with it a carefree state of mind that sometimes affects people to be more laid back about sun protection than they should be".

The most common form of cancer in Canada is skin cancer. One in every five people will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetimes. It is essential to protect yourself from sun rays before going outdoors. The skin can damage by the ultraviolet rays of the sun in many ways. They can cause hyperpigmentation, break down the skin’s collagen and elastin, which cause wrinkles, last but not least different types of skin cancer. Experts say just one sunburn at a young age doubles your chances of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

To help you enjoy sunny days safely, dermatologists offer these tips during National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Their guidance can helpful for you to avoid sun damage and reduce your chances of getting skin cancer.

  • Don't rely on edible sunscreens.  
  • Generously slather on high SPF sunscreen.
  • Your sunscreen needs protection.
  • Seal your lips
  • Create some shade.
  • Avoid peak sun hours.
  • Say "no" to tanning beds.
  • Beware of UV rays.
  • Check yourself out.

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