A certain degree of exposure to sunlight is essential to stay healthy, but the cumulative effects can cause skin disorders. Avoiding sunburn now, can be beneficial to your health later.

Remember that some drugs change the chemical composition of the skin and increase its sensitivity to the sun. People taking certain diuretics, tranquilizers or antibiotics may develop rashes or other allergic reactions.

Use a sunscreen product is the best way to prevent sun-exposed skin to burn.

If you suffer burns, is dehydrated, has heat or unconsciousness should immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Every year we can be exposed to more than 3000 hours of sunlight. Being in the sun gives us a feeling of warmth and health, but excessive exposure can cause discomfort and skin problems.

TRUTH AND LIES ABOUT sunburn

FALSE: THE SYMPTOMS OF SOLAR BURN IN TOUCH WITH THE MOMENT OF THE SUN

These symptoms, such as skin redness, blisters, swelling of face, loss of fluids and a general feeling of weakness and fatigue, are usually a few hours after being exposed to the sun. Therefore while the sun is taken, the person is not aware that there may be forming a sunburn.

TRUE: Some areas of the skin as nose, ears, shoulders and the instep of the feet, are more susceptible Burns

These areas of the human body, are thin and delicate skin, as well as having potentially fewer protective pigment (melanin)

TRUE: BURN ONE CAN NOT BUT THE SUN SHINES

The ultraviolet rays can pass through the cloud layer, and although its action is weakened, with no "apparent" sun, people tend not to use protection and stay more time outdoors.

FALSE: There are three types of burns from the sun: first degree, SECOND AND THIRD GRADE GRADE

There are only two types, which differ depending on the intensity of the symptoms: FIRST GRADE - reddening of the skin. SECOND GRADE - with swelling and blisters on the skin.

The third degree burn in a case requires a much more aggressive than the sun, like a fire, chemical, etc.

TRUE: THE BABY AND THE ELDERLY NEED FURTHER TAKE CARE AND PROTECTION SPECIAL TO THE sun exposure

These people have the pigment system of defense against the sun, or develop without the full as in the case of infants, or in degenerative process of the formation of melanin in the elderly.

In this way it is advisable to use a sunscreen and control exposure times.

TRUE: over-exposure to sunlight has been linked DIRECTLY WITH THE APPEARANCE OF PREMATURE WRINKLES AND SKIN CANCER

The action of the sun at first sight and it is beneficial in controlled exposure produces a cumulative effect on the levels of ultraviolet rays that can alter the structure of skin cells, predisposing to a high degree the formation of wrinkles and skin in certain individuals to skin cancer.

TRUE: as a measure to prevent Sunburn creams and lotions BE USED WITH SOLAR FILTERS

with sunscreen products are sold in a variety of presentations, and as a protective factor that will have to allow more time exposing the skin to the sun without risk of burning for people of light skin , and the first sunbathing, it is advisable to use a high protection factor (8-15)

FALSE: If the burn has already occurred, ONLY TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER towels with vinegar or olive oil is produced HEALING OF THE SAME

These remedies only temporarily relieve the burning sensation and redness of the skin. The actual treatment of sunburn should be to isolate the burned skin with a moisturizing and protective substance and reduce the itching or stinging substances suitable for this. This will speed up the healing process that our body has to regenerate damaged skin.