“Tan” .. Bronze pride is the end of skin cancer

Dermatologists have warned of the increasing spread of the phenomenon of “tan” (tan) and the erosion behind its spread among young men and women, especially during the summer and high temperatures, stressing that these practices do not reflect health or beauty as it is rumored, but rather a real threat to health, and causes severe risks, such as pigmentation and permanent wrinkles, as it speeds up the aging of the skin, and raises greatly, raises greatly The risk of skin burns and skin cancer, especially melanoma (one of the most dangerous types of skin cancers).

They told «Emirates Today» that the skin clinics recorded an increase in the number of auditors since the beginning of the summer, compared to the rest of the year, stressing that most cases suffer from first -degree skin burns as a result of sitting for long periods in the sun, or practicing “tan” at peak times, and they indicated that the transformation of the skin into the bronze is only a defensive response from the skin to try to protect the DNA from damage caused by the rays above Violet.

Doctors also warned of artificial tanning devices that are used to obtain “Tan”, stressing that they are more dangerous than direct exposure to the sun, as scientific studies have shown that they double the risk of skin cancers, specifying six categories that must avoid “tan” completely, and includes those with a family history of skin cancer, very light skin owners, and those with chronic skin diseases such as chronic skin diseases such as Vitiligo or lupus, people with light allergies, or those who take medications that increase the skin of the sun, such as some antibiotics or acne pills, children and pregnant women.

They stressed the importance of taking organizational preventive measures to protect society from this repeated phenomenon, including setting clear and strict guidelines on the beaches and swimming pools in hotels and tourist areas, including warnings of direct exposure to the sun at peak times.

In detail, Professor and Consultant of Dermatology, Dr. Anwar Al Hammadi, warned of the increasing spread of the phenomenon of “tan” (tan) among young men and women, which has become linked to the culture of external appearance and the blind imitation of social media celebrities.

He said that the “tan” turned into a means of social pride, where the bronze color is seen as a color indicating luxury and luxury marine trips, while in reality it exposes the skin to severe health damage, starting from sunburn and peeling the skin, through pigmentation and the variation of skin tones, to premature aging.

He added, that scientific studies have proven that excessive and continuous exposure to sunlight causes the appearance of signs of aging on the skin “aging”, and that those with light or white skin are more vulnerable to skin cancer resulting from frequent burns due to “tan” tanning.

He warned of the artificial tanning devices used to obtain an “industrial Tan”, which is considered more dangerous than the sunlight itself, as it has been scientifically proven to increase the risk of various skin cancers.

He stressed that enjoying sunlight should not be at the expense of skin health, calling for not proud of the color of “tan”, and the need to take health precautions, such as the use of sunscreen with a protection laboratory of at least 50%, and that the condom is water -resistant and suitable for the type of skin, and the condom rejuvenates every two hours when constantly exposed to sunlight, wearing cotton and light clothes, choosing safe times for exposure For the sun, and avoid peak periods, stressing the importance of educating children in summer periods, especially during playing in open places or water games, where the condom quickly loses its effectiveness without re -applying it, which exposes them to long -term damage.

Dermatologist and beauty specialist, Dr. Sarah Ikovo, warned of the health risks behind what is known as the “tan” phenomenon, stressing that changing the color of the skin to the bronze does not reflect health or beauty as some believe, but rather it is in fact a defensive response from the skin to try to protect itself from damage to DNA resulting from exposure to UV rays.

She said: “When the skin becomes darker because of (tan), this does not mean that it has become more attractive, but rather it calls an internal warning that it was exposed to actual damage, and pigmentation is a result of silent cell damage.” He explained that frequent exposure to sunlight with the aim of tanning leads to accelerating the aging of the skin and the appearance of pigmentation and permanent wrinkles, as well as the increased risk of skin cancer, especially melanoma, especially melanoma, especially melanoma, especially melanoma, especially melanoma, especially melanoma It is one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer.

Categories must be completely avoided “tan” and prevent exposure to the sun with the intention of tanning, and include those with a family history of skin cancer, very light skin owners, and those with chronic skin diseases such as vitiligo or lupus, children and pregnant women.

She emphasized that the sun is not the enemy, but it requires awareness of timing and moderation, explaining that the best times to acquire vitamin D are 10 am or after four in the afternoon, for a period not exceeding 15-20 minutes, while protecting the face and sensitive areas, stressing that the use of sunscreen must be a daily basis, because it provides protection from «UVA) and« UVB), while re-placing it for each two hours, especially after swimming or after swimming Sweating.

On the alternatives to tanning, she explained that Self-Tanners is a safer option than sun exposure, but they are not free of conditions, as they must be medically licensed and used according to the instructions, warning against radiology, which carries the risk of direct exposure to the sun itself, or more severe.

She warned against drifting behind the “tan” fashion among young people and people with sensitive skin, saying: “Some sunburn do not disappear, but leave behind chronic dyes or skin problems that are difficult to treat, and real beauty is not at the expense of health. And sound skin is always the most beautiful. ”

Dermatologist, Dr. Mawadia Barakat, said that the summer period, with the beginning of high temperatures, is witnessing a remarkable increase in the number of auditors of the skin clinics, noting that most cases suffer from first -degree skin burns resulting from sitting for long periods under the sun or practicing “tan” at peak times, specifically from 10 am to four in the afternoon.

She explained that sunburn is not limited to redness or instantaneous pain, but may leave long -term effects, such as skin pigmentation, allergies and premature skin aging, and may develop in some cases into dangerous stages, such as skin cancer, stressing that many individuals are ignorant of these consequences, and they risk their health for a temporary aesthetic appearance.

I suggested taking organizational preventive measures to protect society from this repeated phenomenon, including setting clear and strict guidelines on beaches and swimming pools in hotels and tourist areas, including warnings of direct exposure to the sun at peak times, stressing that societal awareness is necessary, but it must be strengthened by organizational decisions that protect the groups of society, especially children, women and people with light skin, from exposure For sunlight without healthy health awareness.

The dermatologist, Dr. Issan Ragab, stressed that the phenomenon of “tan” is a common but medically misleading phenomenon, as there is a great confusion between the concepts of beauty and health, as some think that obtaining bronze skin reflects a healthy appearance, while the scientific fact confirms that each degree of darkening from sunlight means damage at the level of skin cells.

She stressed that there are other categories that must avoid “tan” categorically, among them people with optical allergies or those who take medications that increase the skin of the sun, such as some antibiotics or acne pills. She added that the use of sunscreen is not only seasonal or limited to the sea, but a daily necessity, even while driving inside the car or being in places with strong lighting, and the condom must be wide -spectrum, water resistant, and suitable for the type of skin.