Solar Keratosis Dos and Don'ts: Tips and Prevention
What you should do for Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)
Use a sunscreen of an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30. The higher the number of SPF, the more protection it gives from the sun because exposure to UV radiation triggers
Checking your skin regularly is important to avoid the progression of actinic keratosis into squamous cell cancer. 10% of actinic keratosis might progress to become squamous
For extra protection from the sun wear UV protective clothing such as a broad brim hat or a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) sun shirt. These can protect from UV radiation coming
What you should avoid for Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)
Avoid UV exposure especially between 11am and 3 pm because this is when the sun is the strongest. The UV radiation exposure can damage the DNA inside the skin cells, thus causing
Tanning beds are considered dangerous as they might cause cancer. This is- because they damage the DNA inside the skin cells in the same way UV radiation does. Hence, avoiding
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