Today is celebrated on Euromelonoma Day with the objective of raising awareness about the importance of prevention and early diagnosis of skin cancer. As you know, the delicate skin of children is more vulnerable to the harmful effects of sun rays, so we have an obligation to protect your skin from small To avoid problems in the future.
Have you ever heard that "the skin has memory"Therefore, the way children are exposed to the sun during their childhood will influence the risk of melanoma when they are older.
A melanoma is a disease in which malignant cells form in skin cells called melanocytes. While melanoma is rare, it is the most frequent skin cancer in children.
Having a history of sunburn in childhood is a risk factor, as well as having clear skin with freckles and burning easily, light eyes and red or blond hair.
The prevention It is key in these cases. Therefore, there are tips that we can never forget when exposing children to the sun, such as:
- Use the most appropriate sun protection factor. Always more than 30 and if you have light skin and hair, 40 or 50.
- Wear a cap, sunglasses and, if possible, a t-shirt or light clothing
- Avoid exposure to the sun in the central hours of the day, between 12 and 16.
- Renew the sunscreen every two hours and after the bath.
- Do not forget to cream in areas that we usually forget like ears, insteps and neck
- Sun exposures should be moderate, not suddenly. Avoid burns.
