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12/12/2014
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Bathers should be careful with overexposure to the sun shield should be applied every two horas.Foto:. Andre Redlich
Specialist talk about the dangers of excessive sun exposure and stress the importance of using sunscreen, especially during the summer and holiday period
With the proximity of the official entry of the summer, which begins on 21 December, when temperatures reach or exceed 40 °, prevention of skin is essential to the use of sunscreen. According to estimates by the National Cancer Institute (Inca), for the year 2014, also valid for 2015 are expected to be approximately 576,000 new cases of cancer. In Brazil, non-melanoma type of skin cancer (182,000 new cases) is still the most frequent in the Brazilian population, followed by prostate tumors (69 000), female breast (57 000), colon and rectum (33,000) , lung (27 000), stomach (20 000) and cervix (15,000).
Skin cancer is characterized by abnormal and uncontrolled growth of skin cells, and the type of disease will be determined by the skin layer reached. The most common are basal cell carcinomas and squamous. Melanoma is the rarest, however, is the most aggressive and deadly type.
The main measure to prevent the disease is not neglect the hour of sun exposure.
"One of the main factors that trigger skin cancer is how much you exposed to the sun until they are 18, phase in which the DNA is susceptible to change. People with a history of sunburn (with presence of blistering and peeling of the skin) have great chances of developing the disease, brought about by the cumulative effect of the sun, "says the dermatologist Daniela Lemes, member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology and medical director of the clinic Daniela Lemes Dermatology & Laser.
UVA rays - Ultraviolet radiation is the main triggering factor of skin cancer. So it is so important to detect the disease in its early stages, examining the spots and signs in the body periodically. To notice any changes suspicion, should seek a dermatologist immediately. Daniela Lemes also recommends an annual consultation with the dermatologist to check the spots and diagnose potential malignant lesions. According to the doctor, there are still some aspects of the spots to be observed in melanoma detection, called ABCD rule: Asymmetry (irregularly shaped); Edges (irregular borders); Color (different shades); Diameter (greater than 6mm).
Besides skin cancer, sun exposure without protection can cause sunspots, melasma (dark spots appearing on the skin, most commonly on the face) and premature aging.
"The sun and smoking are the major collagen degrading, protein that maintains the skin," he says.
To avoid skin cancer, the doctor recommends as many protection features, such as sunscreen, shirt, hat, sunglasses, tent etc. In addition, it is essential to avoid sun exposure between 10 am and 16h.
"The filter should be at least in the SPF 30, it is necessary to reapply it every two hours and after sweating and stay long in the water," says, adding that those responsible must start the habit of applying sunscreen on children from six months.
Source: Fluminense
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