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What Causes Staying Too Long In The Sun?
How important is it to wear sunscreen? What does the different spf levels mean? How long can you safely be in the sun? What are the different UV rays and which are dangerous? What is the best sunscreen to wear? How fast can sun damage affect the skin? What diseases and problems can happen if in the sun too long? How many people are affected from skin diseases related to too much sun exposer?
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
hi..it is important to wear your sunscreen only when you step out in hot sun.if it is for one or two days it's fine.but if you regularly go out in hot sun it is advisable to use sunscreen.On the long run symptoms suggestive of aging of skin like wrinkling will appear early.prolonged sun exposure particularly people having fair skin have increased risk of skin cancers.there are 3 types of UVA UVB UVC...UVC will not reach earth..Among uva and uvb,uva is most penetrating.in the market there are lot of sunscreens with different spf re available..spf around 20 will be ideal...just consult your dermatologist which sunscreen will suit you best...whatever it may be wear your ur sunscreen 20 mins before stepping out for good results..it is important to wear your screen twice or thrice per day...hope it helpss
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