the-BA : Skin Damage

Basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas and malignant melanoma are all forms of skin cancer, caused by over exposure to the sun. But they’re not the only sun-caused skin complaints. That’s why it’s so important we cover up when out in the sun.

We all know the sun can burn our skin. But have you ever wondered what other effects the sun can have?

You might like to …

Find out about the various things sun does to your skin (good and bad)
Find out if the type of skin you have (light, dark, freckly etc.) makes a difference to how the sun effects it
Find out if sunburnt skin ever mends itself
Find out how skin complaints caused by the sun can be treated. For example, find out how useful after-sun lotions are.

Further links:
http://www.icr.ac.uk/

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