| Overexposure to the sun and UV rays is
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| | shade where appropriate.
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| rarely obvious at the time, -- and on
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| | 2. Avoid sun exposure between 10 am and 3
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| many occasions, probably quite
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| | pm if at all possible.
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| unintentional. However repeated exposure
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| | 3. Remember that UV rays are present even
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| has rather more adverse long-term
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| | on cloudy days.
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| implications for our bodies and our
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| | 4. Remember that sunlight is strongly
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| health.
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| | reflected from sand, snow, ice, water and
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| We're all well aware of the more obvious
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| | concrete, which can intensify your direct
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| and painful symptoms of sunburn including
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| | sunlight exposure.
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| hot, red, tender skin - which in the case
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| | 5. Apply sunscreen containing a sun
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| of a more heavy burn can also include
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| | protection factor (SPF) of at least 15,
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| blistering, peeling and dehydration.
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| | at least 15 minutes before going out into
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| The damage that occurs beneath the skin
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| | the sun.
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| as a result of sunburn is considerably
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| | 6. Reapply sunscreen at regular intervals
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| 'less obvious' at the time of exposure,
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| | while out in the sun, especially if you
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| and may in fact take years to produce
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| | are perspiring heavily or swimming.
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| symptoms visible to the naked eye.
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| | 7. Remember that UV overexposure is not
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| The fact that damage caused to skin cells
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| | limited to 'sun exposure'. Sunburn can
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| during sunburn can not only accelerate
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| | also occur as a result of UV exposure
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| the aging process, but also increase the
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| | from other sources including tanning beds
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| risk of cataracts and skin cancer, should
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| | lamps, welding arcs etc.
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| certainly demand our attention.
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| | Prevention is a far better treatment than
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| When faced with the potential risk of
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| | cure. In the event however, that you
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| having to treat more than just the
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| | discover any unusual moles or growths on
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| temporary symptoms and pain of sunburn,
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| | your skin - (particularly if they're
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| doesn't it make more sense to avoid the
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| | irregular in shape, bleed, itch, or
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| risk in the first place?
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| | appear to be changing) - consult your
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| Seek prevention rather than cure!
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| | healthcare provider as soon as possible.
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| So before you venture out into the sun
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| | When it comes to overexposure of UV rays
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| again, remember these important tips to
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| | and sunburn that result in skin cancer,
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| protect yourself from overexposure of UV
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| | early detection will certainly assist in
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| rays and sunburn, and its associated
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| | providing you with more effective
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| risks:
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| | treatment. But considering your options
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| 1. Wear protective clothing, including a
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| | beforehand - what will provide the best
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| long-sleeve shirt and a hat. Consider the
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| | outcome for your health? Prevention or
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| 'additional' protection of an umbrella or
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| | Cure? I know which one I'd choose...!
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