Can you get UV skin damage in the shade?

Answer 1

Yes you can, because the UV can reflect off objects and still reach you. Here's a quote from a sun-safety article for construction workers:

"In addition to the harmful effects of the sun's direct rays, some workers may be exposed to indirect UV radiation. Workers can receive additional radiation if they are on or near a surface that reflects sunlight (see front cover). Reflective surfaces such as concrete, water, unpainted corrugated steel, building glass, and aluminum can increase the amount of ultraviolet radiation to which a worker is exposed."

Answer 2

Yes, it is very damaging. I have professional experience and unfortunately, first hand experience. If you are fair, the damage shows up more quickly. It doesn't matter what lotions and potions you use, these deep penetrating UVA rays can penetrate and do serious damage to the collagen/elastin structure deep within the skin. It causes mutations in the DNA and your skin becomes prematurely aged, looking leathery, discoloured, sallow with a loss of elasticity. the skin will be more prone to all kinds of skin conditions, especially rosacea as skin sensitivity is greatly increased. If I can give you one piece of advice, please stop using the sunbeds completely and start using sunblock on a regular basis, not just in the summer, but all year round. UVA rays, which are the rays responsible for causing premature ageing are present all year round and can penetrate through cloud and do serious long term damage. UVB rays are also very damaging and even just being sunburnt once increase your risk of developing malignant melanoma in later life. If you want proof of the damage you are doing, you can have a special photo taken of your face, which can show the damage deep below the skin's surface. You might be shocked to see what damage has already been caused and hopefully this will disuade you from further using tanning beds. Don't make the same mistakes as me, because I'm paying for it greatly. Take care, be safe in the sun and avoid tanning beds at all costs. HTH : )

Answer 3

Yes. While you may be getting fewer UV rays while sitting in a shady spot, UV rays are still present, even when the sky is cloudy or you are out of direct sunlight. The best thing is, if you're sensitive to UV rays, use whatever protection you use every time you are going to be outside.

Answer 4

I guess it is possible, for those really fair skin complected people. Especially if you are sitting in the shade by water. Sun rays can bounce off and effect people in the shade. Although the shade is much better than direct sun, you should still have sun screen on to reduce your chances of skin damage.

Answer 5

yes

cold water is the best/only first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap and no less. NEVER ice OR vinegar OR milk OR butter OR green tea OR mustard OR toothpaste OR sunscreen OR semen OR vaseline OR tomatoes OR vanilla extract OR yogurt OR sour cream OR egg white OR lavender oil OR cocoa butter OR salt OR tea bags OR potato OR shaving cream OR olive oil OR baking soda OR banana peel OR petroleum jelly OR whipped cream OR avocado OR bacon grease OR corn starch OR tumeric OR lemon juice OR curd OR pickle juice OR soy sauce OR urine OR talcum powder OR mashed strawberries OR exfoliating scrub OR mayonaise- not until the skin is fully healed!

alcohol might help with the pain but it is a serious risk as it will dehydrate you - so don't drink any. ibuprofen or aspirin will help but larger burns are often accompanied by stomach ulcers, so tylenol/panadol is best for pain if you are gonna tough it out. drink plenty of water or energy drinks that don't have caffeine (gatorade)

i would advise that you cover the burnt area with white soft paraffin (white petroleum) or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent). wash the burn and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.

cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt. - please note that cling wrap isn't always practical, like on your face.

the paraffin imitates the natural oils, creating a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain by protecting sensitised nerves. both of these factors improve healing - good stuff stays in, bad stays out - that is one job of healthy skin. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids. so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.

http://www.doorone.com.au/xGS-Aqueous_Cream~NS-1~linkin_id-8009837

http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-craig-paraffin-400g-p-1831.html

http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/detail?prodid=134100&previousURI=/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/search?page=1^Query=White+Petrolatum^ActiveCat=65

email if you still have questions - send photos [e-mail]

finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons. serious sunburn i.e. blisters (and all other burns) should be seen by a burns trained doctor or nurse.

Answer 6

Yes!
The sun is dangerous.
You need UV protection even on cloudy days!

Answer 7

Yes, the suns rays come through no matter if it is cloudy or if you are in the shade! Always wear sunscreen when you're outside...all seasons and all weather!

JOY

Answer 8

yes indeed, UV radiation bounces off of almost any surface and you can burn in the shade.

Answer 9

No...You have to be in direct sunlight to have any skin damage from UV rays...Same with hair and eyes...

Answer 10

Not if you're at the shade of a house or something solid