i heard that sunscreen prevents us from wrinkles and skin cancer and everybody needs it. and i also heard that no sunscreen actually works. they dont completely block the sun rays but they kind of let it seep in your skin slower than usual. and people only say its necessary because these advertising companies only want to make some profit out of it. i dont know whats true and whats not.
p.s. please dont recommend me sunscreen products as i already know what works for me just incase i need it. i'm just trying to cut down on unnecessary products.
2007-05-15 04:03:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I wouldn't say it's necessary, but it sure is a good preventative measure. Sunscreen is not full-proof, and just a couple days ago there was a headline right here on Yahoo! where scientists warn to not count on sunscreen to totally prevent cancer. By all truth and consequence, the only way prevent harmful sun exposure is to stay indoors, and that's not exactly feasible, unless you're a recluse. But it's definitely worth putting on if you plan to spend more than an hour or two outside.
2007-05-15 04:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by Krista B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is VERY necessary to wear sunscreen. It doesn't matter what kind of skin you have, there is always a possibility of burning. You have a high risk of getting skin cancer. Any change of skin pigment could be a sign of skin cancer. Even tanning. So always wear sunscreen that protects you from every kind of the sun's rays and has a high spf.
2016-05-18 21:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to build a tan to keep from over exposing. Using a SPF of 15 is good when you are going to be outside all day. At noon the bad UV rays (UVB UVC) are at the highest level of penetrating the earths atmosphere. UVC causes cancer, you need a little UVB to make melanin and Vitamin D in your body. Melanin is your bodies wall of defense against the harmful rays. You need UVA rays to turn the melanin brown in order for it to protect. Do your best not to sunburn. Sunburn kills your skin cells and destroys the melanin wall your body is trying to build up for protection. Try staying in the shade between the worst hours 12-3. Using a sun block with a high SPF all the time will increase your chances of burning hence breaking down your protection. Gradually build a tan and you are less likely to burn and cause damage! PS: All of the hoop la about staying indoors and avoiding the sun is an economic scheme by advertising, cosmetics companies, and dermatologist. They make money by making products and ads to make you avoid the sun. The sun and knowledge of it is free. In the USA 95% of us are Vitamin D deficient. Best way to get Vitamin D is the sun or you can drink 2 gallons of Vitamin D milk a day plus take a supplement! Think about it why do some derms. send people to the tanning beds to clear up skin conditions (acne, eczema) if it will kill you!!
2007-05-15 04:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by jozoey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read that 80% of sun damage occurs before the age of 20 - as in, the damage that causes both wrinkles and skin cancer. If you're going to the beach or know that you will be out in the sun for longer than 20-30 minutes, then definitely wear it to prevent burning. Otherwise, don't worry too much about wearing it every day. It's honestly too late (unless, of course, you're a teenager!)
2007-05-15 04:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
ive got skin cancer and ive got thre children two are grown up and married with kiddies i used to be terrible for sitting out in the sun with little protection(just wanted to get nice and tanned)years ago there was no talk about skin cancer being a killer. i learned the hard way and ive had the worst skin cancer malignant melanoma ive had a few opps,but im not in the clear and never will be,i sugest to you if you want to live a long life and enjoy the sun,just keep covered up and stay in the shade you can still have a good time its worth it
2007-05-15 06:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I go to the beach, I wear a t-shirt and usually stay only for 1 -2 hours. I take the t-shirt only of for 20 - 30 minutes to swim or so.
2007-05-15 04:07:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! A friend of mine was VERY lucky that her doctor found her skin cancer in time...she had the deadly one and she had two young kids at the time. People with fair skin are more susceptible to skin cancer than people with darker skin, but it is still a danger to everyone.
2007-05-15 04:07:24 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is necessary, I suggest the best person to talk to is the doctor to get the facts.
2007-05-15 04:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋