Sunburn in childhood can cause cancer

Prolonged exposure to the sun is harmful, in fact certain Sunburn in childhood can cause various complications and diseases such as carcinomas or melanomas after several years. A preventive action from childhood will allow our children to avoid that when they are older suffer such complications.

Every summer, the risks that can occur due to excessive exposure to the sun are reported, but every year there are new cases of sunburn that could be easily prevented with different protections. This year, the Spanish Association Against Cancer has launched its new campaign with a very direct and funny slogan, "Stop doing the prawn." The most appropriate way to warn about the danger of sunburn in children is sought, since these can cause cancer in the future. The idea is to make everyone aware of the importance and the need to take care of the skin by avoiding prolonged sun exposure.

According to dermatologist Carmen Logroño, the skin has memory and it is essential to avoid burns that occur at very early ages. More and more cases of malignant tumors derived from solar excess appear, if you do not want your child to suffer the consequences as an adult, it is necessary to emphasize the issue and follow the measures advised by experts.

Video: Sunburn and skin cancer, the burning issue. Cancer Research UK (May 2024).