UV Rays: What’s it Have to do With Me? Stephan Wolford, Jake Bauscher, Robyn Hellenbrand

What is Skin? Largest organ of the body Has 3 layers (Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis or Subcutaneous Layer) Protects our bodies Controls our temps Allows feeling of touch Without it we can’t live

Which One is Which? UVA Less intense Tanning Deeper penetration Is as dangerous or more dangerous Use sunscreen that also has UVA protectant UVB More intense Sunburn or reddening Superficial Time of Day (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Previously thought to be the cause of skin cancer

Too Much Sun What’s it Mean? Can cause….. Sun burn 1 st degree- typical sunburn, red, painful 2 nd degree- blisters, peeling Cataracts Sun stroke Weakened immune system Skin cancer Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant Melanoma

Skin Types White, very fair skin, red or blonde hair- always burns, never tans White, fair skin, red or blonde hair- usually burns, tans w/ difficulty Most of us (any hair/eye color)- sometimes mild burn tans gradually Mediterranean- rarely burns, tans with ease Middle-Eastern- very rarely burns, tans easily African American- Never burns, tans very easily

What Do We Really Know? ?v=NzftRq64jYI ?v=NzftRq64jYI This is the picture of a man who drove truck for nearly 30 years Look at the damage that the sun has caused the left side of his face ?v=AaYCvXApqKk ?v=AaYCvXApqKk

Prevention Avoid dangerous times Avoid situations with strong reflection Avoid tanning and tanning booths If you must… Wear protective clothing Use a broad spectrum sunscreen higher SPF and apply 30 minutes prior to exposure Do regular checks of your body Seek medical attention for anything out of the ordinary

Skin Self-Exam Follow ABCDE Asymmetry Border Color Diameter Evolving Focus on areas of exposure Do about once a month Examine in zones Ask a friend or family member to assist

Did You Know? A tan is your bodies attempt at avoiding sun damage Causes damage to your DNA Darker skin is an adaptation 80% of sun exposure before age 25 Australia accounts for the highest rate of skin cancer UV is the main cause of skin cancers Skin cancers affect 1 million people a year Melanoma kills 8,000 Americans a year

It’s Not All Bad The sun helps….. Our body produce vitamin D Elevate our mood Treat or reduce some skin conditions Prevent some cancers Immune health

Continued… November through March Sun’s angle doesn’t let us get UVB Must get Vitamin D from other source Foods and Supplements

So What Does All of This Mean? Some sun is good Too much is bad Moderation… minutes a day Darker skin you need more Supplements Cod liver oil Vitamin D Go to doctor and get tested Sun Lamp

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