Facts about the sun and your skin
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer among South Africans? Or that the sun is responsible for 80% of premature skin ageing? Brush up on your facts here. |
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What is your skin type?
Do you have red hair and freckles? Then you should be particularly careful of being in the sun. |
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Skin changes caused by UV
Suntan, sunburn and ageing - all ways in which the sun can affect your skin. But how does it all work? Get the lowdown here. |
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Myths - your skin and the sun
When it comes to suntanning, there are a lot of myths doing the rounds. Health24 separates fact from fiction. |
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How sunrays damage your skin
Go into the sun unprotected in any way and UV rays (both UVA and UVB) immediately penetrate your skin.
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Skin damage: environmental risk factors
The following factors in the environment can increase your risk of skin damage from the sun. |
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Don’t ignore ‘sun spots’
If you’ve noticed a small spot or rough patch on your skin that doesn’t seem to be going away, don’t just ignore it. It could be pre-cancerous. |
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A history of tanning
Think of the Baroque paintings that graced the pages of your art history book. You'll remember seeing plump, white ladies posing naked on comfy armchairs. So, what happened? |
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Rosacea
Rosacea is a fairly common chronic, inflammatory disease of the face. It is characterised by redness and red bumps on the cheeks and possibly the forehead, cheeks, chin and nose. |
