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How much exposure to the sun causes skin cancer? |
I want to know anything about the amount of sun/damage one should be concerned about on their skin. I know it only takes a few "good burns" to develop certain types of skin cancer but does it classify as a "good burn" if you dont peel and the redness fades after NO more than 2-3 days? I'm fair complected and often get red even after using sunblock and it had me wondering. Skin cancer can be caused by one exposure to the sun, although it may take decades to surface. In general, we acquire about 85% of our sun damage that will result in the lovely signs of old age on our skin, including skin cancer, before we turn 30. After that, protection is important for preventing existing damage, ie. cancer, from growing more quickly. Different types of cancer come from different exposures. Squamous cell carcinomas may be linked to burns while basal cell carcinomas often result from long term cumulative exposure - daily activity. As for a "good burn" - if you don't peel, then it is a mild burn. Dermatologists look for blistering burns as more problematic, although any significant exposure risks damage. I remember hearing that every bad sunburn doubles your chance of getting skin cancer. Honestly, though, it depends on how sensitive you are to sunlight. If you burn easily and don't tan, then you're at serious risk for skin cancer, and should always wear sunblock. If you tan easily and don't usually burn, there isn't as much risk, but you should still wear sunblock, just in case. Please, please, please, use caution in the sun. My husband, who is fair and basically didn't spend much time in the sun, and never even had a burn, has level 4 melanoma cancer. Use a strong sunscreen applied often, wear protective clothing and hats and get check ups regularly. The Book of Diana |
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