Using sunscreen incorrectly – increases the risk of skin cancer

Many people overuse or use sunscreen incorrectly, causing significant damage to their skin and even skin aging.

Summer comes, many women choose sunscreen as an effective way to protect their skin from excessive exposure to sunlight leading to skin cancer. But how to use sunscreen without causing harm?

Sunscreen – not just any product

Ms. Mai Anh (a kindergarten teacher in Cau Giay District, Hanoi) said that about a week ago, her friend gave her a trial set of sunscreen products from Japan. The set included sunscreen for when going out in the sun and skin whitening cream at night. She was so excited that she did not hesitate to use this cream regularly in the morning and evening. The first few days, she felt itchy but thought it was because she was out in the sun too much, sweating and feeling uncomfortable, so she endured it. However, about a week later, she was startled because red spots appeared all over her face and neck and red, blistering patches began to appear. Only then did she go to the doctor and find out that she was allergic to sunscreen.

Currently, sunscreen products have been launched by manufacturers and importers on the market with a wide variety of "mixed gold and brass". It is worth mentioning that many products combine countless uses from sun protection to treating melasma, dark spots, freckles, wrinkles, anti-aging... In addition to affordable prices, many women have found them both cheap and convenient, so they have bought them for use. As a result, many people have suffered the consequences, from mild allergies to severe dermatitis.

According to Dr. Vu Manh Hung, Deputy Director of Hanoi Dermatology Hospital, every year, in the summer, cases of contact dermatitis caused by cosmetics and sunscreen products increase. The most dangerous cases are those who, after being allergic to sunscreen, buy medicine to treat themselves but do not treat it properly, making the disease worse. Mild cases cause itchy facial skin, swelling of both eyes and can be completely cured within 1-2 weeks. However, if you wait too long to see a doctor, it can lead to a systemic allergy, causing complications of infection, pus, ulcers... and when cured, it still leaves scars, dry skin, and if prolonged, it can even lead toskin aging, skin cancer.

Overuse of sunscreen can cause allergies

People who should not use sunscreen

Because it is a product applied directly to the skin, sunscreen has a huge impact on your skin. It is best to consider and avoid using sunscreen if you fall into the following situations:

Sensitive skin

For people with normal skin and no allergies, they can use normal sunscreen according to the instructions on each bottle of sunscreen. However, people with sensitive skin are very susceptible to skin irritation or evenallergyUsing sunscreen can lead to dermatitis and infection.

Acne skin

For those who are having skin problems such as rashes or acne, if they want to use sunscreen, they need to consult a dermatologist first. Because using sunscreen when you have acne will cause more damage to the skin.

Pregnant

These products often contain ingredients that can cause side effects such as corticosteroids. This substance is used in cosmetics to whiten and brighten the skin, but if the concentration is high, it will penetrate the skin, causing skin atrophy, reduced skin elasticity, skin pigmentation disorders and many other risks. Therefore, pregnant women should not use it to avoid the risk of affecting the fetus.

Notes when using sunscreen

Do not use adult sunscreen on children.

Many people often have the habit of using adult sunscreen for children without knowing that it will harm children's skin. Children's skin is thin, very allergic, and when exposed to sunlight, it will easily become dark. Therefore, when taking children to the sun or the beach, parents should dress them in long clothes and should not let them be exposed to sunlight for long periods of time.

Use one sunscreen for your entire body.

Many women, for reasons of economy and convenience, only buy sunscreen and use it for their face and body. While sunscreen for the whole body is often very oily, if applied to the face, it will not only cause discomfort and reduce the effect, but can also irritate the skin, causing allergies. Therefore, you should use a separate sunscreen for this skin area to ensure safety.

In addition, it is important that women should not rely too much on sunscreen. It is best to avoid going out in the sun from 10am to 3pm and even if you use sunscreen, you should wear a hat, gloves, and sunglasses to protect your skin and avoid the risk.skin cancer.

According to Afamily