the use of sunscreen is the most important method to prevent skin cancer. Almost everyone knows it, but only 69% take this habit seriously, according to a survey conducted by HSR Salud in collaboration with the Brazilian Association of Lymphoma and Leukemia (Abrale). Thousands of people from all regions of Brazil were heard.
It is essential to incorporate this practice into daily life, since Excessive sun exposure is the main cause of malignant tumors in this organ. Studies show that the use of the product in the first 20 years of life reduces the risk of skin cancer by 78%.
“There are other factors for skin cancer, but they are quite specific and occur with immunosuppressed people, such as people who have undergone transplants, have undergone radiotherapy or have rare types of skin infection,” explains Gerson Geraldo de Paula, dermatologist of Abrale.
The sun provides numerous health benefits, but to enjoy the good side of this star it is necessary protect yourself with sunscreen, avoid exposure between 9 am and 3 pm, in addition to wearing a shirt, sunglasses and a hat.
“For 15 or even 20 minutes we take advantage of the sun for the health of the skin and absorb vitamin D and other nutrients. Going beyond that limit, it begins to be harmful, ”warns de Paula.
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Sunscreen should act as a barrier against ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB), which help in the absorption of vitamins, but are also the cause of aging, stains and cancer.
«However, applying the filter does not prevent the body from receiving what it needs., and even helps protect against the harmful effects of this radiation”, reports the dermatologist.
People with lighter skin, eyes and hair are in the highest risk group and should opt for a sunscreen with a higher protection factor (SPF). The product must be renewed every two hours, at least.
And be careful when passing! Ideally, spread the lotion a few minutes before getting dressed so that the coverage is more even and well done.
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has to go everywhere
In the city, the heat does not let up either. Thus, the trend during the summer is to wear less clothing and leave more parts of the body visible. Therefore, it is useless to apply the protector all over the body only when you are in a bathing suit.
According to research from HSR Health and Abrale, those who use a filter always remember the way (66%), pay attention to the brazos (49%), but ignores the leg and the rest of the body (24%).
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“Areas exposed for longer are at higher risk of injury. If the person works in the street, they need to get used to protecting their arms and, if they wear shorts, a skirt or a dress, they should put the protector on their legs”, highlights the Abrale doctor.
men are more careless
The investigation also identified that only 30% of men are sunscreen users — among women, the rate reaches 70%. But skin cancer spares no one.
It is worth remembering that the disease is divided into two types. THE melanoma It is the most aggressive and lethal version. It originates from the cells that produce melanin (the skin pigment), and was diagnosed in 4,200 men and 4,250 women in 2020, according to the National Cancer Institute (Inca).
already the guy non-melanoma corresponds to approximately 90% of all cases. Their growth is usually a little slower and there is less ability to migrate to other organs in the body. In 2020, 83,770 men and 93,160 were diagnosed with this tumor.
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