Absolutely yes! Sun exposure causes serious damage. It is important for you to know that the various creams do not effectively block the carcinogenic rays of the sun! Dermatologists in Israel and around the world recommend sunscreen fabrics as a main line of defense for the skin while outdoors. The importance of using radiation-blocking fabrics can also be read on the Israel Cancer Association website. With the encouragement of the Israel Cancer Association, in 1998 SunWay began marketing swimwear from radiation shields originating in Australia in Israel. In addition to swimwear, SunWay manufactures hats and clothing made of sunscreen fabrics (blockers) for daily protection from sun damage with a maximum protection level of 50UPF+.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Serviceshas published alarming statistics, according to which one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime
. These alarming figures are leading to an extensive public information campaign this summer in the United States as well, with the aim of strengthening awareness of sun damage and actions to be taken to prevent skin cancer. Articles and information in English can be read at the following links:
For an article in English 1 – click here
The harmful effect of solar radiation begins at an early age and therefore skin protection from the sun should be started from childhood. People who spend a lot of time in the sun and play sports or work outdoors should protect their skin from direct exposure to the sun’s rays, especially if they are light-skinned. It is recommended to wear a wide-brimmed hat that protects the face and nape of the neck and cover the arms and legs with a radiation-blocking cloth. Use ointments that block the penetration of the sun’s rays on areas of the body that remain exposed. It is highly recommended to finish spending time at the beach and pool by 10:00 or start after 17:00. For more information on prevention and early detection of skin cancer, visit the Israeli Skin Cancer Association website www.melanoma.org.il
UVA Solar rays with wavelengths of 320-400 nm (billionth of a meter) penetrating deeper into the skin thanUVB rays. They are primarily responsible for wrinkles and premature skin aging. Recent studies show that the radiation ofUVAexacerbates the carcinogenic effect ofUVB radiation and can directly cause skin cancers, including melanoma.
UVB
ultraviolet radiationB. Short sunlight at wavelengths 290-320 nm, with greater ability to cause burns thanUVA radiationThese rays are considered the main cause of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer. They are considered to have a significant impact in causing melanoma, the most malignant skin cancer.
SunWay customers – who love to spend time outdoors – are advised to make sure to diagnose skin cancer and melanoma early, in order to enable life-saving treatment.
Spot Clinic is a specialist dermatology clinic specializing in, among other things, early diagnosis of malignant melanoma and skin cancer and detection of damage from prolonged sun exposure such as spots and precancerous lesions.
The clinic was established and managed byProf
– a researcher and clinician with an international reputation in the fields of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sun damage to the skin, with a special emphasis on precancerous lesions, suspected moles, skin cancer and malignant melanoma of the skin. Alongside Prof. Azizi, other experts in dermatology work at the clinic. For the early diagnosis of malignant melanoma and skin cancer, the Spot Clinic performs computerized mole mapping – a follow-up method that helps identify a new suspicious mole or a changed mole in subsequent tests and consider the necessary further clarification and treatment. This is an advanced non-invasive technology, based on optical (radiation-free) images performed discreetly in the Spot Clinic.
The treatment of cancerous and pre-cancerous skin tumors was chosen from among several innovative treatment methods, based on the nature and location of the findings. A referral for biopsy or surgical removal of a suspicious lesion is usually requested only in case of doubt, or a pathological diagnosis is required, in order to prevent invasive and unnecessary removal of benign lesion(s).
For more information on skin cancers and their diagnosis, visitthe Spot
website
For the avoidance of doubt, the recommendation is devoid of any commercial benefit.