During the carnival days, people exposed themselves to the sun for a long time to enjoy the traditional culecos, and if they did not take proper precautions, they were likely to suffer the consequences of skin damage.
Constant exposure to the sun without protection produces acute and even chronic skin damage, pointed out Rosario López, a dermatologist from the Social Security Fund.
Among the immediate damages are Burns and blisters of the second degree. But that’s not all, as lentigines, skin cancer and premature aging top the list of permanent effects.
Dermatologist Katherine Muñoz (@drakatherinemunoz) commented that the most common injuries she had to treat were after the carnival sunburn, allergic reactions due to medications (some medications that are taken regularly can cause skin allergies if the patient is exposed to the sun) and fungal infectionsmainly due to excess moisture.
In these cases, it is advisable to visit a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment treatment. And if you followed the recommendations of experts to avoid skin lesions, you should also be careful post-carnival with this organ.
Muñoz assured that it is important to stay hydrated, that is, to consume and use water moisturizing creams.
Prevention
Sunscreen should be part of the daily personal care routine, and during carnival days, when people are usually exposed to the sun longer, its use becomes more relevant.
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Keep a few things in mind when shopping for sunscreen. Dermatologist Katherine Muñoz suggests opting for those that offer broad-spectrum photoprotection (UVB and UVA), with a protection factor equal to or greater than 30 and resistant to water or sweat, in case you play sports or go to the pool or river.
He the Ministry of Health He warned that summer days have high temperatures, and prolonged exposure to the sun causes sunburn, heat stroke and skin burns.
In this sense, whether you sunbathe or not, you should use sunscreen, because it protects exposed areasprevents burns and skin cancer.
Source: Panama America
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