How important is sunscreen for Indians; the right way to use it for skin cancer prevention
Hindustan TimesDutch government recently announced the installation of sun cream dispensers throughout Netherlands during the summer season to curb the growing cases of skin cancer in the country. Applying sunscreen is one of the most important ways to reduce risk of skin cancer by preventing direct sun exposure apart from wearing clothes that covers your arms and legs or putting on a hat. While Indians face lesser risk of skin cancer compared to their western counterparts, it is important to take necessary precautions to avoid getting the deadly cancer. The right age to start applying sunscreen "Yes, Indians have a risk of skin cancer, though it is lesser as compared to westerners due to our darker skin colour which is also a protection against harmful sun rays. "Regardless of the risk factors like lighter natural skin colour, females/males with blond or red hair colour, certain type of moles, family history of skin cancer, older age, lowering your exposure to ultraviolet rays may help keep your skin healthy and minimize your chances of having skin cancer in the future," says Dr Jain.
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