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It depends where you live and how close the sun is to you. For instance, Australia's sun is closer to them as is New Zealand. It doesn't take long for some people (fair skinned) to get a bad burn and any bad burn is not healthy for you. Tans look great on people while young, but it also ages women in particular long before they should age. It's obvious that most young women don't really care and even will go to tanning beds, or buy their own tanning beds. It's an individual choice. Using the right sunscreen helps and it should be water-proof. Salt water in particular will tan you quicker. 1/2 hour out in the hot sun is usually enough, but most people over-do it and are fooled by the fact that they don't burn so they are OK. Marcy
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∙ 14y agoThe sun contains UV rays that are dangerous if absorbed directly by the eyes. Too many UV rays and you could end up with one of many UV-related illnesses, such as cataracts, skin cancer on the eyelids, pteryguim (where tissue grows on the whites of the eyes) and macular degeneration, where the sensitive area of the cornea begins to deteriorate. There are two types of UV rays--UVA rays, which penetrate into the back of the eye, and UVB rays, which cause damage to the front of the eye, where the lens and cornea are located. Both rays are very dangerous and need to be avoided when possible.
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∙ 12y agoSkin cancer can occur from even brief exposure to full sun. Some people are more susceptible to get skin cancer. As far as sun block cream causing cancer, I would consider that a very remote possibility. If there is any question of whether or not you have a skin cancer, see a doctor.
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∙ 11y agoHot,Cool, Whatever temperature damages skin.because it damages skin.
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∙ 12y agoAny sun exposure will increase one's risk for skin cancer. But for the risk to be significant, there needs to be multiple sunburns, especially if these sunburns are in childhood.
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∙ 11y agoThe answer is UV-R
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∙ 11y agotoo much vitamin D and U.V. rays
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Does sunlight cause skin cancer?
Yes. One group of wavelengths in ultraviolet light (UV-B) can cause sunburn and cell damage.
Can the infrared rays in sunlight cause sunburn.?
Yes and because of the thinning ozone the damage to the skin can result in skin cancer.
What are the negative facts about UV?
UV Radiation is that found in sunlight. A negative of this is that it can cause damage to the skin and can pose a greater risk for skin cancer.If you have overexposure it can also damage the eyes and cause a greater risk for cataracts.
What damage can sunlight cause an area affected by scar revision surgery?
permanent redness, loss of pigment in the skin, and breakdown of the collagen that maintains the elasticity of the skin
Can using a tanning lamp damage your skin?
Yes, it is. Any sunlight, even artificial, can cause skin damage, and lead to cancer. Always use sunscreen while out in the sun, and stay away from tanning lamps.
Why do you need to use sunscreen?
First of all if you don't use sun scream your skin will go red as it will have burnt. Exposure to sunlight can cause premature ageing of the skin. This means you will get wrinkles much earlier than you should do. And most importantly, exposure to sunlight with out sunscreen can damage cells and cause skin cancer
What is pigment in the skin called?
Melanin, it absorbs sunlight and stops your skin taking damage :)
What can Skin cancer cause?
UV waves found in sunlight can cause skin cancer.
What cause skin damage?
The sun is the biggest reason for skin damage. From promoting early aging to causing skin cancer, the exposure of the skin to the sun can create havoc. Use sunscreen cream on daily bases. Do not spend a lot of time in the sunlight. Harmful chemicals also a main reason for skin damag
How does your skin react to light?
Sunlight is the primary source of vitamin D which helps us absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones. But sun produces invisible rays called ultraviolet-A (UVA) or ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays that can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression and skin cancer. So don't spend much time in sunlight
What ways is sun helpful with and harmful with?
The UV Rays from the sun cause radiation damage to exposed skin. This can cause redness and soreness known as a sunburn. Over a period of many years, continuous exposure can cause skin diseases, such as cancer. The UV Rays can also cause vision damage to people who spend lots of time outside. It is advisable to wear sunglasses. The benefit is that sunlight reacts with cholesterol in the skin to formulate Vitamin D.
How do you cause damage to your skin?
to much sun
