It was stated that prolonged exposure to sun rays increases the risk of skin cancer and it is very important to protect from the sun from childhood.
Trabzon Imperial Hospital Skin Diseases Specialist Dr. Abdulkerim Cirit pointed out that staying in the sun for a long time also increases skin aging and said, “Approximately 80 percent of lifetime exposure to sun rays occurs during childhood. For this reason, it is important to be protected from the sun from childhood.”
Noting that the sun has some harms besides its benefits such as vitamin D synthesis and psychological effects, Cirit said, “The sun has some harms besides its benefits such as vitamin D synthesis and psychological effects. Prolonged exposure to sunlight increases the risk of skin cancer. It also accelerates skin aging. It can cause sunburns. Therefore, we do not recommend sunbathing. Approximately 80 percent of lifetime exposure to sunlight occurs during childhood. Therefore, it is important to be protected from the sun from childhood. We do not recommend solariums as they also carry the same risks. A daily sun exposure of about 20 minutes is sufficient for vitamin D synthesis. To protect yourself from the sun, you should avoid going out at noon when the sun's rays are steep, and you should wear protective clothing, hats and goggles. Sunscreen creams and lotions should be used. A sunscreen with a factor of at least 30 should be applied every 3 hours.”
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