Sunscreen vs skin cancer

• May 3, 2024

The Ministry of Health of the Federal District will distribute 100 thousand doses of creams Solar protection level 40, in public primary and secondary schools in the city, to prevent damage to the skin , As the Cancer .

The product will be delivered to the students with the indication that they apply it before going out to do exercise to the courtyards, and thus protect yourself from the solar radiation , which will begin to increase in the coming days.

The measure is part of a campaign to promote photoprotection in the population, Armando Ahued , the head of the agency, said that they will focus on children, considered as the sector of the population most vulnerable to ultraviolet radiation (UV).

He indicated that minors are exposed between two and three hours a day in the sun in school activities such as sports, recreation and civic morning ceremonies, so it is essential to instill in them the care and protection of their children. skin .

Prolonged exposure, constant and without protection from the sun, generates skins immature Burns or cumulative sun damage, which is reflected in aging , presence of spots and also the development of skin cancer which is usually detected after 40 years.

In Mexico, the culture of caring for skin , although it is the most important layer that protects the body. Therefore, it is important that doctors generate habits in the population to improve the quality of life and choose the best sunscreen.

In the following video of Network 38 , some recommendations are given to prevent skin cancer and avoid the damages generated by the solar rays:

Dermatologists recommend the application of gel, creams or fluids for sun protection between 20 and 40 minutes before exposure. It is necessary to reapply the product every two or four hours, depending on the activity carried out, even if it stays in closed areas.

Adriana Miranda, member of the Mexican Academy of Dermatology , suggested that the first application of sunscreen be done after bathing to take advantage of the pores of the skin They are open and absorbed better, and continue to use the product throughout the day. And you, when do you use sunscreen?

Video Medicine: Skin Cancer: What Causes it and Who is at Risk? - Mayo Clinic (May 2024).