what is the recommended spf for people with albinism?

Answer 1

The highest I've seen is 70, however they say that SPF ratings over 30 are unnecessary since they don't provide additional UV protection and only lengthen the time you can stay in the sun without burning, so it would be cheaper to get SPF 30 and just reapply often.

I do not have albinism, and I burn very easily. There are 2 people with albinism in my family, and I would suggest that they do not expose themselves at all. Use the highest you can, wear a hat, and stay in the shade.

Answer 2

I'd assume that SPF would work the same for albinos as for everyone else, that is, it tells you the time it will remain effective based on how quickly you burn without it.

For example, if you burn after 10 minutes in the sun without protection, and you used SPF 15 sunscreen, the sunscreen would remain effective for about 150 minutes when exposed to the sun. (10 minutes x 15 SPF)

Obviously albinos are more likely to burn quickly, so a higher SPF would be advantageous, but it really depends on how much time you plan on spending in the sun. Also, be sure to look for a sunscreen with broad spectrum protection (that is, it blocks both UV-A and UV-B rays) as SPF only tells you how long it can protect against UV-B rays.

Keep in mind, the UV index (how high the UV exposure is in a particular location) on any given day can vary, so on days with a high UV index, it's best to apply sunscreen more frequently. You can find the UV index report for the U.S. on weather.com.

Answer 3

try this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albino
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