Skin cancer, and harmful effects of the sun???

okay, i have to take a walk outside for 15 minutes a day. in the sun. with sunscreen.....how much should i use? will i be tanner? will the uv rays harm me??? sin cancer? help? is it really THAT risky? it's a have to...my doctor says i must walk each day, and i want to do outdoors...please help?

The sun produces powerful rays that are harmful to our skin. These rays can be referred to as UVA and UVB rays, depending on their severity. UVB rays are more hazardous than UVA, but there is no 鈥渟afe鈥?UV light. These rays are more intense in the summer months and are also stronger at higher altitudes and closer to the equator.

Tanning is actually how our skin responds to UV light. It acts as a barrier to prevent further injury to the skin from the sun. Tanning does not, however, protect or prevent you from skin cancer.

Damage to your skin caused by the sun can have deadly effects. You can get severely sunburned or even get skin cancer. Skin Cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the outer layers of the skin. There are three types of skin cancer: melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, but also the least common.

There are several risk factors in contracting skin cancer, including family history and the environment in which you live. Other risk factors include: persons with white skin that burn easily; those who have had excessive exposure to UV radiation without protection, persons with over 50 moles, and people who have a personal history with melanoma have and increased risk.

There are many ways you can prevent skin damage that could ultimately result in skin cancer. First, you should avoid deliberate sunbathing and unnecessary sun exposure between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. When outdoors, you should use sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or higher. When exposed to sunlight, wear a wide-rimmed hat, protective clothing, and UV-protective sunglasses. You should also stay away from artificial tanning devices and examine your skin head to toe to check for skin abnormalities at least once every three months. If you follow all of these preventative measures, you are sure to have a happy, healthy and safe summer!

The sun is strongest between 10am and 2pm, so if you take your walk outside of these hours, you'll be fine. 15 minutes isn't very long, in fact it's healthy for your skin to get some sun (it helps your body to synthesize vitamin D).

If you're still really worried, wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and long sleeves, and put sunscreen on any exposed skin.

The health benefits of daily walking would outweigh the risk of increasing the chance of skin cancer - what I mean is, if you stay inactive, you're more likely to get other health problems than you are to get skin cancer from 15 minutes exposure per day.

Have fun walking!! xx

I have a rare shin condition what does not allow me
to spend too much time in direct sunlight.
However, I do find that my face is helped greatly
by using a cream or liquid foundation
that has sunscreen and not too much moisturizer
on my skin.
Of course, I would not suggest "sun baking" as I call
it as it does promote all the things you say.

xo