Do We Really Need Sun Protection?

[ski3pin]

Here is an interesting article from Outsideonline -

Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Yep we take our vitamin D everyday.
And get some sun expositor on our walks.
Although here it's usually filtered through the fog.
Frank

 

[Vic Harder]

Here is an interesting article from Outsideonline -

Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?

really interesting! I'm not a fan of sunscreen (or bug juice)... and this reinforces my position (so of course I like it!)

 

[WjColdWater]

Here is an interesting article from Outsideonline -

Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?

Ski, interesting read on the subject. I worked construction my entire career and saw plenty of sun. Annual dermatology Dr visits have been all good to date. Also my fishing addiction exposes me to magnified sun exposure. I always wear SPF rated clothing head to toe while on the water. I think a good common sense approach to sun exposure and PPE that fits one's comfort level is a good idea. I remember reading years ago about Florida fishing guides dying from melanoma related to their profession. If I recall that’s when the high tech SPF clothing came into existence. That is gear I wear on every fishing adventure. I really like the head coverings made by Buff combined with sunglasses and a billed cap. The SPF clothing by Huk, Columbia, Buff, and others are light and dry fast when wet. They make great hiking clothing as well. Anyway not to high jack your post thanks for the article on a important subject. FYI, sunscreen and bug juice is the kiss of death if you get it on any fishing lure.
Wayne

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Having had three different forms of skin cancer, including melanoma, I’m not sure what to believe. For the time being, I’m sticking with what my physicians say. I do intend to have a conversation with them.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[craig333]

Very interesting. I'll perform my own test. I'll check my bp inside then step outside, and check again shirtless. Sounds scientific right?

 

[ski3pin]

What I enjoyed most about the article was all the stated underlying benefits of being outside in the sun. Go outside and be healthy, a concept now backed up by studies. Wow.

 

[JWL]

Pretty interesting as far as timing goes. I just had a melanoma removed on my face and just got scheduled for reconstructive surgery tomorrow. I have always been an outdoor junky, skiing, climbing(rock and mountains) whitewater kayaking cycling and fishing. I just thought I had a skin type that could handle the sun, tried to avoid getting burned and all. Then this came up and I thought yep. See your paying for it now! But reading this I do believe it is all about common sense.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[Vic Harder]

I found it interesting that being outside will mean that our chance of skin cancer goes up. But our chance of being healthier and recovering from cancer is higher too. More than enough to compensate for the risk. Having had a touch of melanoma myself, I still prefer sunshine to sunscreen.

 

[teledork]

I use sunscreen on my face when I am on snow or water because sunburn hurts. Everything else is covered by clothes if the exposure will be more than 1/2 hour. Usually.

I sunburned the top of my feet last week sitting on a beach at 9,000 ft. I had on spf rated pants and top - and a hat - and forgot about my feet. The hike out was not too painful but dang - the itching is annoying.

 

[camelracer]

Sun exposure is not always the problem. I had a Melanoma removed from the bottom of my foot.

 

[kmacafee]

According to a dermatologist, any sunscreen with an SPF over 30 is marketing, nothing more.

 

[Vic]

I used this article to ask my wife if I could have a convertible to gain valuable vitamin D on my daily commute.

She said sure, as long as I could get health insurance to pay for it.

Until then, I'll continue with my wide brim floppy hat and spend as much time outdoors as I can. I'd say just being outdoors to get the sunshine is probably a related factor, especially for this cubical dweller.

- Vic

 

[iowahiker]

Yes you can get melanoma genetically, our son also had it on the bottom of his foot at birth. First thing I noticed at birth, what the h*** is that? Eventually it was cut off when he was older.

Sunburn destroys vitamin D created by sunlight and damages skin cells. NEVER get sunburn!!!!

I never wear sun screen but collect LARGE brim hats and always wear long sleeves and long pants in the sun.

I collect sun light for health, 5-10 minutes per side per day depending on the strength of the sun (less on July 1, more on October 1), every chance I can in a bathing suit. Think rotisserie.

I had pre-cancer cut off from sunburn when folks did not know the risks of sunlight.