Exposure to UV rays can happen just by being near a window
Skin cancer is common in the United StatesAnd there is still many misunderstandings about skin protection – especially when it comes to sunscreen.
There are many things that people are not aware of how the sun exposure can affect the skin. Dr. Man FriedmanProfessor and Head of Dermatology at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. You should apply sunscreen in the body.
Friedman, a fact that will surprise many people when it comes to sunscreen is what SPF actually protects.
“SPF only expresses UVB, this kind [of sun rays] This burns, “he says.
UVA RAYS “In fact, it is more related to accelerated skin aging. Collagen, elastin damage. [It’s] It is also associated with skin cancer, but it does not burn like Ultraviolet B does, Fr says Friedman.
What is difficult with UVA rays is that they can affect your skin health even if you are inside.
This is a little quiet killer. You are exposed and you are damaged and you do not feel it or you do not know.
Dr. Man Friedman
Professor and President of Dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences
“When you stand next to a window, UVB can be filtered, but not UVA. So you can be exposed and not even realize, F said Friedman.
“UVA passes through the clouds, so a silent killer. You are exposed and you are damaged, and you don’t even feel it or you don’t know it.”
Friedman recommends using a SPF 30 or higher sunscreen for stronger protection than UVB rays, which is also the recommendation. American Academy of Dermatology.
“I’m pushing for higher SPFs. There’s really no difference in terms of feeling and texture or cost.
It is also important to make sure that you use a sunscreen with a wide -spectrum protection, ie protection against UVA and UVB rays.
Most days, Friedman only applies sunscreen in the morning, “But I’m not going out and I’m not really close to the windows,” he says. If you are planning to be outside for most of the day or plan to spend a long time near the windows, re -applying sunscreen can often provide more protection.
“You should technically apply again every two hours. I say technically, because I’m a realist, and who will actually do it, Friend says Friedman. “Do your best.”
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