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Skin:
- Sunburn
- Redness
- Tenderness
- Blistering
- Fever
- Nausea (feeling sick to stomach)
Premature Aging:
- Tough, leathery appearance
- Red, yellow, gray or brown spots
- Wrinkles
Cancers:
- Commonly occur on face, neck, ears, forearms and hands
- Small, white, wax-like bumps
- Red, scaly patches
- Darkened mole or irregular patches of brown color
Note:
If you discover any of the above skin changes, consult your health care provider.
Sensitivity:
- Bumps
- Hives or raised areas
- Red blotchy areas
Note:
Certain drugs, perfumes, and cosmetics also can
cause sun sensitivity.
Eyes:
- Burns of the cornea
- Cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye)
- Possible macular degeneration (development of
spots) that could lead to blindness
Immune System:
- Increased likelihood of developing infections
- Worsening of certain diseases (e.g. cold sores, chicken pox, lupus)
with sun exposure.
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- Reduce exposure to the sun when it is most intense (10am-3pm).
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat that covers ears, head and neck.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing made of tightly woven fabric.
- Apply a sun screen (SPF 15 or greater) at least 20 minutes before going outside.
- Wear sunglasses that block 100 percent UVA and UVB radiation. Wrap-around styles give the most protection.
- Apply lip balm with a sunscreen of SPF 15 or greater.
- Take breaks in the shade.
Note:
- Snow, sand, water, and concrete reflect the sun's rays, intensifying exposure.
- Higher altitudes have less atmosphere to filter out UV rays.
- UV rays are present even on cloudy days.
- Some medications can increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun. Ask a pharmacist or your healthcare provider about the drugs you are taking.
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