The consequences of improper exposure to the sun can be acute and chronic, whereby the acute effects of UVZ on human skin include sunburn (erythema), pigmentation, local and systematic immunosuppression, skin thickening, and vitamin B photosynthesis, while the chronic effects of UVZ are temporary aging and skin cancer. , said dermatologist Dr. Predrag Štilet in an interview for "Vijesti", talking about the harmful effects of direct exposure to the sun during tanning.
For healthy sunbathing, Dr. Štilet recommends using sunscreens with SPF - UVA and UVB markings, which should only be purchased at a pharmacy and be products of renowned pharmaceutical companies. They should be applied 15-20 minutes before exposure to the sun, and children should not use creams with a protection factor lower than 30.
"Apply the cream again after each time you get out of the water, because the seawater washes off a certain percentage of it. Likewise, if you sweat a lot, apply sunscreen several times," he says.
After each time you get out of the water, reapply the cream, because the seawater washes off a certain percentage of it. Also, if you sweat a lot, apply sunscreen several times
"Depending on the level of radiation, you need to adjust. Use the sea and the sun in the early hours of the morning, no later than 11 a.m. or after 17 p.m. Between 11 a.m. and 17 p.m., be in the natural shade or indoors," Dr. Štilet advises.
He advises gradual exposure to the sun, because skin that is gradually exposed to UV rays is "trained" and tolerates UV rays much better.
"Parasols do not protect against the harmful effects of the sun's rays, especially if they are located near the sea, water or in the sand, because the sun's rays are reflected by the water or sand," he notes.
"Parasols do not protect against the harmful effects of the sun's rays, especially if they are located near the sea, water or in the sand, because the sun's rays are reflected by the water or sand," he notes.
When it comes to clothes, he advises to use clothes made of a denser weave, "preferably long sleeves and a hat, i.e. a cap with as large a brim as possible, as well as glasses with UV protection."
"Today, there are swimwear, as well as outerwear with a protection factor, which carry the UPF label, so you should get them," he advises.
You are especially protective of children
"I absolutely recommend that children must use SPA and SPB factor that contains protection against UVA and UVB rays. It is incorrect that sunscreens prevent the skin from developing erythema (redness, i.e. inflammation)," says Dr. Štilet.
When it comes to skin protection in children, Dr. Štilet emphasizes that, considering that our skin, as the largest organ of the human body, has a protective role among its numerous roles, including protection from UV rays, but considering that this function in children it is not yet fully developed, children's skin is particularly sensitive and therefore needs to be protected.
"Do not allow children to be intensively and directly exposed to UV rays, take them to the beach in the morning until 11 a.m. and in the afternoon from 17 p.m., if possible, spend more time in the shade, use adequate clothing and absolutely use sunscreens with a protection factor of at least SPF30."
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