When moving or sports outdoors, it is important to paint a sunscreen that protects from UVA and UVB radiation with a minimum SPF 30. Special attention should be paid to parts of the body that are more exposed to the sun. It is also good to avoid direct sunlight and plan training and sports activities outside the hours of the strongest UV radiation. This was pointed out by the civic association of patients with dermatological malignancies and the Slovak Dermatovenerological Society.
“While UVA does not cause the skin to burn, it is involved in the aging of the skin, causing oxidative stress and thus damage to DNA, which increases the risk of skin cancer. The experts pointed out.
They recommend painting parts of the body more exposed in the sun with a sufficient layer of protective cream half an hour before staying outdoors and repeatedly apply every two hours, when sweating more often. “After swimming, paint immediately. The recommended amount is one teaspoon of face cream and two to three tablespoons for the whole body. The lighter the shade of the skin, the higher the protective UV factor is recommended,” approached.
In the case of sports during lunch hours, experts advise to limit the intensity and duration of warm -up, increase the number of breaks and stay in the shade. For sports, they recommend wearing a light breathable garment that covers most of the body and does not interfere with sports. “Dark clothing protects better than bright, wet clothes lose protective ability,” noticed.
It should not be forgotten about headgear and eye protection with sunglasses suitable for sports. “They should have an effective UV filter and sidewalls. For 15 minutes in the sun, it can damage your eyes and are threatened with cataract without sunglasses without sunglasses,” they pointed out.
Experts warn that the risk of skin cancer can increase the paler skin type with a tendency to burn, light or red hair, older age, genetic predispositions or weak immune system. Other factors such as geographical position, increased UV radiation from water, sand or pavement, or more intense UV radiation at a higher altitude also contribute to the risk.
