There are two types of UV light that can harm your skin – UVA and UVB. Not all sunscreen formulations have the same “sun protection factor” and some with higher SPF values offer misleading assurances. Auto owners can also equip their vehicle windows with specialized window tint that can block up to 99% of UV rays.
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An add-on window tint is a good option for owners of older vehicle models that don’t come with the built-in UV protection, shared Day. “Indoor tanning is particularly unsafe for younger users; people who begin indoor tanning during adolescence or early adulthood have a higher risk of getting skin cancer”. While the car’s front windshield can provide ample protection, the same cannot be said for the side windows.
Non-melanoma skin cancer becomes more likely from repeated sunburn, and was seen to rise by 72% among females and 53% among males between the ages of 0-34 years from 1994 to 2011. Consumer Reports recommends using a broad-spectrum sunscreen so you’re protected against both kinds of rays. Summer is approaching and that means people are going to be spending quite a bit of time in the sun.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) explains the importance of protecting your skin by wearing sunscreen – even before you hop into your auto to go to the lake or to run errands.
The Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center is hosting a free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 21 at the Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe. UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin and can contribute to wrinkles. For more information on skin cancer or how to be SunSmart, visit www.cancer.ie/Sunsmart or call the Irish Cancer Society’s Cancer Nurseline on Freephone 1800 200 700.
Among those most at risk of non melanoma skin cancers are outdoor workers as they are exposed to sunshine during the sunniest parts of the day, which, over a lifetime, can damage the skin. “While it has always been known that sunscreens are an effective guard against sunburns, their ability to protect against melanoma has previously been unknown”. Naturally, your skin’s exposure to the sun increases during this time of year, which results in a greater risk of skin damage, including the development of skin cancer.
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“They all worked”, lead researcher Christian Burd said in a news release.
