Precautions needed to stop sunburn | News

Talequa, Okra — Warming up the water in sunny weather is a business card for locals to get out. However, preparation is required before exposing the skin to the sun’s rays.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one-third of adults in the United States get sunburn every year, and about five million people in the United States are treated for skin cancer each year.

“Skin damage from one sunburn can last for years or a lifetime. Ultraviolet radiation causes premature aging and increases the risk of developing skin cancer in later life,” said the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service in Cherokee County. Heather Win, a family and consumer science educator, said. “Other skin problems that can result from exposure to excessive heat include dehydration, fatigue, and heat stroke.”

It is most intense in the summer, and says it can damage the skin in just 15 minutes, especially between 10am and 4pm. cdc.gov.. Two types of UV light strike the body in sunlight. Ultraviolet B is a shorter wavelength and is associated with skin burning.

“Protecting your skin helps prevent sunburn,” said Win. “All exposed parts of the body can be burned. Eyes that are very sensitive to the UV rays of the sun can also be burned. Sunburned eyes may feel rough and painful.”

National Weather Service publishes the UV Index on the Environmental Protection Agency website. https://www.epa.gov/enviro/uv-index-overview, You can check it every day. A national map of hourly index and UV index forecast is also available. The UV index for Thursday’s 74464 ZIP Code is 10, which is 1 point below the “extreme” level.

“Early signs of sun or photographic damage include increased sunburn, sunburn, and freckles, followed by wrinkles, sagging, and premature aging,” Wyn said. “The long-term effects of sun damage to the skin include more serious health problems such as skin cancer. Eighty percent of lifelong light damage occurs by age 12.”

Sunscreen and sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection are recommended for all ages. According to CDC, sunscreens absorb, reflect, or scatter sunlight. Winn states that sunscreens over 30 sunscreens are recommended and should be reapplied every hour because they are applied 15-30 minutes before sun exposure and water and sweat reduce their effectiveness. I am.

“The higher the SPF, the better the protection from UVB rays. 15 SPF sunscreens provide 15x the body’s protection from the usual sun.” Even on cloudy days, the sun’s rays Please note that 80% of the hits. Please be aware of the medicines that increase sensitivity to the sun. Be sure to discard sunscreens that have expired or are older than 3 years.”

The skin underneath clothing can also be damaged by the sun.

“Sunscreen isn’t a place to protect everything. Anne K. Julian said: This includes wearing clothes, staying in the shade, wearing hats and avoiding the strongest hours of the sun. It is intended to be combined with other solar safety measures such as scheduling activities for Ph.D., Cancer Prevention Fellow at the National Cancer Institute.

Sunscreen uses an SPF measure, but sunscreen clothes are labeled with UVF (the amount of UV light that passes through your clothes). With an UPF rating of 5, one fifth of the sun’s UV rays pass through the fabric. According to the 4-H handout, sunscreen can lose its effectiveness if it is too tight, stretched, moistened, wet, or washed repeatedly.

Place it near a shaded spot or use an umbrella to prevent skin damage. Shadows can also help you decide when is the best time to go. The American Dermatological Association says to follow the “rule of shadows”: short shadows-look for shadows.

“A good rule of thumb for children to avoid being damaged by the sun is to keep them away from the sun when their shadows are shorter than you are,” says Winn. “It’s very important for everyone to use sunscreen, regardless of their regular skin tone.”

Gourd writing Tahlequah Daily Press, CNHI LLC Publications.