Safe Tanning: Beware of the sun!! Dermatologists recommend safe tanning without burns, to those who go on vacation, but also to those who are already on the beaches!!
Κι αυτό γιατί χιλιάδες άνθρωποι κάθε χρόνο στην προσπάθειά τους να επιτύχουν ένα γρήγορο μαύρισμα παθαίνουν ηλιακά εγκαύματα και καταλήγουν στις πρώτες βοήθειες των Κέντρων Υγείας και των Νοσοκομείων.
«Ο ήλιος μπορεί να μας χαρίσει όμορφο μαύρισμα αλλά μπορεί να μας προκαλέσει και εγκαύματα» says the specialized dermatologist-venereologist Dr. Amalia Tsiatoura, t. επιστημονικός συνεργάτης Νοσ. "A. ΣΥΓΓΡΟΣ» και προσθέτει
"Be careful then, sunbathing in moderation for those who are on the beaches but also for those who are preparing for summer rest, γιατί ένα έγκαυμα μπορεί να σας χαλάσει τις διακοπές».
According to dermatologists, exposure to the sun without precautions can cause a slight to very serious burn, depending on skin type, the duration of sun exposure and the intensity of solar radiation.
The burn may occur on parts exposed to the sun, back, feet but even on the ears and lips. It is presented even on cloudy days, καθώς μέχρι το 80% of UV rays passes through clouds.
Symptoms – Forms of Burns
The symptoms depend on the degree of the sunburn. Εμφανίζονται δε μετά την απότομη και αλόγιστη παραμονή στον ήλιο χωρίς μέτρα προστασίας.
The most characteristic are:
- simple local redness
- edema
- blistering and severe pain
- chills
- fever
- motion sickness
- headache
- symptoms of infection
- peeling, even scars after 4-7 days from the report
- skin rash
There are two levels in which sunburns are classified:
1u degree:Redness of the skin accompanied by burning and mild pain, λίγες ώρες μετά την έκθεση στον ήλιο.
2u degree:Intense redness accompanied by swelling and blisters.
Relief Measures
Αν κάποιος διαπιστώσει ότι μετά την έκθεση του στον ήλιο έχει τα συμπτώματα που αναφέρονται στο έγκαυμα 1u degree, to relieve himself and not to worsen his condition he should immediately:
- rinse the area with plenty of cold water
- move away from the sun by going to a shaded or closed place and avoid exposure for the next few days
- wipe with clean gauze, χωρίς τρίψιμο στην περιοχή που έχουν εμφανιστεί φουσκάλες
- drinks plenty of fluids (sugarless) to avoid dehydration
- place cold compresses on the burn sites
- apply soothing creams and then moisturizers to avoid itching and peeling
- do not wear tight or synthetic clothing.
Στην περίπτωση που έχει συμπτώματα του 2u degree should IMMEDIATELY visit a dermatologist who may even recommend hospitalization".
Safe Tanning without Burns
To achieve a safe tan without burns you should, according to dermatologists, to:
- avoid direct exposure to the sun 11.00 – 16.00.
- always use sunscreen with an SPF >30 SPF and according to skin type, να το ανανεώνει τουλάχιστον ανά δίωρο, but also after getting out of the water even if the sunscreen is waterproof
- χρησιμοποιεί αντηλιακό όταν κάθεται κάτω από ομπρέλα ή δέντρο, as well as the sand, and the sea reflect more than half of the sun's radiation
- uses glasses, hat and long sleeve shirt – πάντα όμως και με τη χρήση αντηλιακού
- Uses broad-spectrum UVA+UVB sunscreens
Those with light skin types should be more careful, red or blonde hair, family history of melanoma, or have been exposed to sunlight enough, especially during childhood.
"Special attention, concludes Dr. Chiatura, we should give to CHILDREN!! And that's because over the 50% of the total radiation a person receives in his lifetime, το δέχεται μέχρι την ηλικία των 18 years".
If one notices any change in a mole (olive), to visit his dermatologist immediately!!
The 90% of melanomas, if diagnosed early, μπορούν να θεραπευτούν!!
