With the arrival of summer and the intensification of the weather, the risks of exposure to the sun become higher, many people spend their time practicing their water sports, while others prefer to enjoy the rays of the sun. to get dark brown skin, because all this happens without following the instructions. Medical treatment is necessary, and this is what turns the sun from a friend to man into a mortal enemy.
The benefits of the sun
The head of the Association of Dermatologists of Lebanon, Micheline Maamari Chalouhi, said in an interview with “Sky News Arabia”, that studies have shown that regular and moderate sun exposure has many benefits for the skin. man, because it helps treat certain skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, and it also fights depression by improving the production of serotonin by the brain, in addition to being an amazing source of vitamin D, known as the name of the sunshine vitamin, which helps prevent osteoporosis and provides the human body with energy.
3 kinds of solar light
According to Maamari Chalouhi, studies have also shown that sunlight helps boost the immune system and prevent certain types of cancer, noting that sunlight can be deadly because there are three types of solar radiation that cause damage. to humans, which are ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet C (UVC).
Mimari Chalouhi explains that UVA rays cause skin aging and skin pigmentation, while UVB rays cause burns and skin cancer, while UVC rays are deadly rays, but they do not reach the skin. earth, because the ozone layer blocks them, pointing out that there are people People who have white skin and blue eyes, or those who suffer from leprosy and freckles, are more likely than others to suffer from sunburn due to their skin type, as they are at risk of developing melanoma or melanoma, which is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
The best time to be in the sun
And the dermatologist pointed out that the best time to expose yourself to the sun is from eight a.m. to eleven p.m., and from three p.m. to sunset, warning against sun exposure between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., when UVB rays are vertical and cause severe burns.
Sun damage in cloudy weather
Maamari Chalouhi pointed out that, contrary to popular belief, the damage caused by the sun’s rays is not limited only to sunny days, as this damage can occur even on cloudy days, because the sun’s ultraviolet rays, UVA and UVB , can penetrate clouds, while in it a person believes himself protected, calling for the use of sunscreen products, even in cloudy weather.
Apply lotion every two hours
In her interview with Sky News Arabia, the dermatologist highlighted the need to adhere to sun exposure recommendations, reap its benefits and avoid its harms, calling for the use of sunscreen products that fit in a classification of the quantity mentioned on the back of the product with the mention SPF30, with the renewal of the lubricant of the lotion 2 hours after the first use.
When do you see a doctor?
She concluded that a first-degree sunburn, represented by reddening of the skin and then flaking of the skin, does not require a visit to the doctor, while a second-degree sunburn, which is represented by the appearance of water bubbles on the skin with severe pain, heat and swelling of the hands and feet, requires a visit to the doctor. .
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