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THE SUN

THE SUN. Is it good or bad?. Long exposure to the sun…. . Sunburn Skin cancer Early aging. UVB RAYS (ULTRA VIOLET BETA) *Burn producing rays from the sun. UVA RAYS (ULTRA VIOLET ALPHA) *so-called ”SAFE RAYS” by tanning salons. TWO KINDS OF UV LIGHT RAYS (ULTRAVIOLET).

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THE SUN

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  1. THE SUN Is it good or bad?

  2. Long exposure to the sun…. • Sunburn • Skin cancer • Early aging

  3. UVB RAYS (ULTRA VIOLET BETA) *Burn producing rays from the sun UVA RAYS (ULTRA VIOLET ALPHA) *so-called ”SAFE RAYS” by tanning salons TWO KINDS OF UV LIGHT RAYS(ULTRAVIOLET)

  4. UVB RAYS • Commonly causes skin cancer • Damages skin’s surface (top layers) • Blister • Peel

  5. UVA RAYS

  6. TANNING BEDS? • BAD!!!! • VERY BAD!!!

  7. SUN? • SUN POISONING – OVEREXPOSURE TO THE SUN

  8. Signs and Symptoms: Red skin rash Small blisters Fever Fatigue Dizziness Causes: Likely to occur during hot seasons UV light is strongest Usually sunburned already Medications (tetracyclin) Cosmetics Antibiotics What about sun poisoning?

  9. CARE • STAY OUT OF SUN, ESPECIALLY DURING THE STRONGEST SUN HOURS BETWEEN 10-4 pm • WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SUNSREEN • NO RESTRICTIONS ON ACTIVITY • DRINK EXTRA FLUIDS • APPLY ALOE LOTION

  10. How can you be safe? • Avoid long exposure to sun between 10-4 PM • Wear proper clothing that covers skin • Hat, sunglasses, long sleeves

  11. Cont…… • SPF (sun protection factor) 15 or higher • 15-30 minutes before exposure • SPF 15 or higher for lips (lip balm) • Sunglasses (UV absorption)

  12. MELANOMA • Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It is the leading cause of death from skin disease. • BIG FROM AGES 19-35 • DO YOU LOOK AT YOUR SKIN? • CIRCULAR MOLES/BEAUTY MARKS ARE SAFE • RAISED/DISCOLORED/IRREGULAR SHAPES SHOULD GET CHECKED

  13. Stages of Melanoma

  14. REMEMBER TO BE SAFE & SMART! The End

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