Comments on: Does Sun Exposure Really Cause Melanoma?

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Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:54:00 +0000

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By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:57:38 +0000

Thank so much for your comment! I absolutely agree with you. Sunscreen is essential when in the sun for longer than thirty minutes to an hour depending on your tolerance, especially for those who have fair skin. Burning is NEVER is good idea, even tanning will prematurely age one's skin! We all need some sun on our skin (15 minutes may be long enough for fair skin) without sunscreen to get the benefits of Vitamin D from the sun. Sunscreen will prevent the synthesis of Vitamin D, which is not easily absorbed, if at all, from Vitamin D supplementation. After a short period of time (which depends on the fairness of your skin, your diet and health, and built up tolerance), definitely use sunscreen and always avoid burning, if possible.

By: regime

regime — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:02:26 +0000

I was taught that melanomas were associated with the number of blistering sunburns someone has had. Which makes sense why someone who can tan, and gets regular sun exposure would have less risk. Those fair skinned who rarely venture outside, but when they do burn badly would be more at risk. Even with the “new” theory above, I think this rule of thumb still fits. If you’re fair, keep your sunscreen!