2023-06-21 07:25:44
In order to adopt the right gestures this summer, the League against Cancer warns of the dangers of severe sunburn in young people.
Summer is synonymous with long hours of outdoor play for children, whether on the beach, in the countryside or in the mountains. But summer is also a very dangerous season for their fragile skin. From the month of June, the youngest can easily get bad sunburns. However, they could be easily avoided with sun protection.
Although they are sometimes taken lightly by parents, these sunburns can nevertheless have dramatic consequences in adulthood. Indeed, the most serious burns increase the risk of skin cancer by 20%. And this is especially true for teenagers. In any case, this is what Euromelanoma, a European network of dermatologists, reveals in their 2023 prevention campaign.
Increased risks in the event of a very red burn or with blisters
In partnership with the League against Cancer, this network conducted a study involving more than 400,000 volunteers. They looked in detail at confirmed cancer cases, age at diagnosis, and childhood sun exposure. Carcinomas and melanomas are considered as skin cancers in the context of this study.
However, the researchers noticed that if severe sunburn occurs before the age of 18, the chances of skin cancer increase. However, dermatologists indicate that this concerns so-called severe burns.
These are usually very red and painful for the people concerned. They can also be accompanied by small blisters. Note that the risk is real as soon as the sunburn lasts more than 48 hours. In fact, protecting the skin of young people is a priority. In France, nearly 92,000 new cases are diagnosed each year and caused by exposure to the sun.
How to properly protect children and teenagers from sunburn?
The League against Cancer and Euromelanoma are therefore uniting to inform the public about the right things to do. Whether for children, young people or adults, avoiding exposure to the hottest hours is strongly recommended. The niche at avoid runs from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
When exposed to the sun, apply to all exposed skin areas (including the face) sunscreen with SPF 50. For enhanced effectiveness, the cream must also be certified “active against UVA and UVB”. For children, wearing covering clothing or accessories such as a hat or sunglasses reduces the risk of burns.
Finally it is important to renew the sunscreen every 2 hours or after each swim.
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