Despite the anticipated dip in temperature, a skin cancer notice has been issued in advance of the bank holiday weekend.
Melanoma Focus has advised Brits to use sunscreen, wear hats, and spend time in the shade in order to guard against the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.
The DNA in skin cells is harmed by excessive UV light from the sun or sunbeds, which leads to out-of-control skin cell growth in 90% of instances.
The charity issued a warning that UV levels are anticipated to be moderate to high despite the Met Office’s forecast for a generally cloudy and rainy weekend with no signals of any hot weather to come.
On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a lot of rain, and Monday will be partly sunny and partly cloudy with average highs of 20 to 21 degrees Celsius (68 to 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit) everywhere.
However, because they invest more time outside than normal, Britons are nonetheless at risk of UV radiation.
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Experts Urge Sun Protection to Prevent Melanoma
Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus, recommended individuals to take precautions against UV damage by applying high-factor sunscreen, finding cover from the heat, and donning hats.
Recent studies have revealed a sharp rise in the number of UK residents receiving melanoma diagnoses.
Skin cancer is more frequently found in young persons.
The primary symptom of melanoma is the development of a new mole or a modification in an existing mole.
Sun exposure, especially when young, can result in irreversible DNA damage to the skin, increasing the risk that melanoma will develop, according to Professor Catherine Harwood, a trustee at Melanoma Focus and consultant dermatologist at Barts Health.
She said that people with lighter skin tones ought to use skin protection carefully.
I advise avoiding the sun in the middle of the day during the summer, whether you’re in the UK or traveling abroad, and wearing a mixed UVA and UVB sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
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Source: Daily Mail
