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National Stay Out of the Sun Day: How does over-exposure affect your skin?

While it is important that you stay out in the sun because it provides the body with vitamin D which is an essential nutrient for the body, it is also important that you use maximum protection for your skin. The harmful UV rays of the sun can cause skin cancer and other harmful skin issues.

TN Digital

Updated Jul 3, 2022, 19:03 IST

The UV rays of the sun might be photosensitive to the skin and trigger the cancer cells which eventually causes skin cancer.

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New Delhi: National Stay Out of the Sun Day is celebrated every year on July 3 to highlight the importance of using sunscreen and the importance of protecting the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. The day was first celebrated on July 3, 2015.

The harmful UV rays of the sun can cause skin cancer and other harmful skin issues. Therefore, it is important to stay away from the harmful rays of the sun. The rays of the sun are the strongest during the summers and other than that it is the strongest between 10 AM and 4 PM.

To keep yourself protected from sun rays, it is important you use sunscreens, stay indoors or in the shade whenever possible and wear sunglasses that shield the eyes from the UV rays.

Know how over-exposure affects your skin.

Pigmentation: Staying out in the sun for long without sunscreen can cause pigmentation wherein you can see dark patches on the surface of your skin.
Sun allergy: This is a condition wherein over-exposure to the harmful rays of the skin causes rashes, allergies and itching on the skin.
Sunburns: This is another major effect of over-exposure. Sunburns can damage the skin barrier. If sunburns happen too frequently, it might also give rise to dry patches in the skin accompanied by redness and itchiness.
Skin cancer: This is one of the most dangerous effects of staying out for too long in the sun without a sunscreen or any sort of protection. The UV rays of the sun might be photosensitive to the skin and trigger the cancer cells which eventually causes skin cancer.
Early signs of ageing: Staying out for too long in the sun might also give rise to fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of ageing.

While it is important that you stay out in the sun because it provides the body with vitamin D which is an essential nutrient for the body, it is also important that you use maximum protection for your skin. Also, stay out in the sun when it is not so strong like in early mornings or late afternoons.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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