PROTECTING YOURSELF IN THE SUN
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1 PROTECTING YOURSELF IN THE SUN Uvisport is the English Golf Union s (EGU) official sun protection products partner and provides sun protection for the England players and their coaching teams, EGU staff and referees. The agreement came to fruition following discussions between the EGU and Skcin, the nationwide skin cancer charity. Following Skcin s subsequent attendance at England team coaching events, the EGU agreed that it has a responsibility to actively educate its players, staff and volunteers, as well as the wider golfing public, about the dangers of skin cancer and how it can be avoided. Uvisport will also work with the EGU and their players to develop products that will be suitable specifically for golfers, who don t find regular creams applied by hand easy to use. Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is rising faster than any other type of deadly cancer. To add to that, Cancer Research UK claims that sunburn tends to occur when people are not deliberately sunbathing, but are outdoors doing or watching sport. Protection from the sun while out on an exposed golf course is therefore vital and protection is easy with regular application of sun cream. Facts and Figures: Rates of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer have increased by 43% in the last 25 years making it the fastest rising cancer in Britain. A British Skin survey has revealed that over a third of British men and women are unsure of what an SPF is. People are also confused about the difference between UVA and UVB rays, with three-quarters of those questioned attributing UVA rays to burning and 77% UVB rays to ageing. There were 8900 new cases of malignant melanoma reported in 2004 in the UK. In 2004 melanoma was the seventh most common cancer in the UK. In the age-group melanoma is the second most common cancer. In males over a third of all cases of melanoma occur on the trunk, whilst the most common site for females is the legs. Over the last 25 years rates of malignant melanoma in the UK have increased almost five times in males and have more than tripled in females. Both UVA and UVB radiation are linked to all types of skin cancer. Page 1 of 7
2 Number of moles, family history, fair hair and fair skin increase the risk of skin cancer. Protecting your skin from the sun while out on an exposed golf course is vital. With skin cancer a growing problem in the UK and protection easy with regular application of sun cream, now is the time to act. According to the British Skin Foundation, 200 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every day in the UK, and melanoma is rising faster than any other type of deadly cancer. To add to that, Cancer Research UK claims that sunburn tends to happen when people are not deliberately sunbathing, but are outdoors doing or watching sport, gardening or just relaxing in the park, making the need to protect your skin even greater. So what should you be doing to give yourself that head start when it comes to reducing your risk of developing skin cancer? The message is clear failure to protect your skin in the sun, even for short bursts means that you re putting yourself at risk. However, the good news is that skin cancer can be almost totally prevented just by adopting some simple sun care habits meaning it s never too late to start protecting yourself properly. Here are a few top tips for staying safe in the sun: Stay in the shade between 11 am and 3pm this is when the sun is at its strongest. Apply sun cream minutes before exposure to the sun and regularly reapply. The more you apply the better protected you are. Don t forget to cover up exposed areas such as hands, ears, feet and behind the neck. Make sure they re well protected by a high factor sun cream (SPF30 and above is best). Use a high factor protection lipscreen to protect your lips from the sun. Uvistat SPF 50 is one of the most effective lipscreens on the market with both high factor UVA and UVB protection. Cover up as much as possible with loose fitting clothes and sunglasses as well as a wide brimmed hat to protect your head, ears and the back of your neck. Always remember that the sun does not need to be hot to damage your skin. The heat from the sun comes from infra-red rays, not UV rays, so you can still burn on cool days. Anthony Hubbard, technical director of Uvistat, says: The importance of applying sun protection throughout the year can not be stressed highly enough. This is one form of cancer that can be prevented and to ignore the steps you can take to ensure you, your friends and family are protected would be irresponsible. It is essential to keep a very close eye Page 2 of 7
3 on any moles and any changes or unusual skin growths. These need to be reported to your doctor immediately. There are certain things to look out for with moles using the ABCD guide: Asymmetry when half the mole does not match the other half Border when the borders of the mole are ragged / irregular Colour when the colour of the mole varies throughout Diameter if the diameter of the mole is larger than 6mm Anthony concludes: Uvistat prides itself on its five star UVA protection. The product is one of the only high SPF & five star UVA protection products with prescription status in the UK, meaning the user can get the highest level of UVA & UVB protection. UVA rays are those which cause Page 3 of 7
4 premature skin ageing and skin cancer and UVB rays are responsible for burning. Seven Deadly Suns 1. MYTH: I sit in the safety of the shade, never in direct sunlight so don t need to use sun protection. FACT: The damaging UV rays from the sun are reflected from sand, sea, snow, water and other surfaces and so sun damage can occur whilst you are sitting in the shade. Regardless of whether you are in the shade or fully exposed to the sun s rays, you must take sun protection seriously and use an SPF 30 or above. The SPF refers to the relative protection against sunburn that you will receive from a product compared to not applying it. So sunscreens with a higher SPF offer more protection. However, SPF only refers to protection against UVB rays (burning) and it is the UVA exposure which is increasingly linked to long term sun damage and skin cancer. When it comes to applying sun cream, it should be applied 30 minutes before exposure to the sun, re-applied every two hours and immediately after swimming or vigorous exercise. Remember to apply sun cream after towelling as this will almost certainly remove most of the traces of existing sun cream. It is also recommended to apply sunscreen liberally, using approximately three tablespoons for an average sized adult. 2. MYTH: Water resistant products protect me while I am in the water and I don t need to re-apply them when I sunbathe. FACT: Water resistant products do afford protection in the water, but you need to take care. Depending on how long you are in the water and what activities you may do, the sun cream may be totally or partially lost; it almost certainly will be removed when you towel yourself dry. The only safe advice is to regularly re-apply the sun cream, especially after towelling. Many people do not realize how much sun damage they are getting when they are in, or near, the water. This is because the cooling effect of the water lessens the warning usually caused by the sun s heat, but does not reduce the light incident on the skin. Equally, many parents paddle in the water whilst safe-guarding their children and do not think about protecting themselves from the incident and reflected light they are exposed to. Always ensure that you use a water resistant SPF 30 or above and remember to re-apply it straight after swimming. Taking extra care with Page 4 of 7
5 children is vital and make sure they wear T-shirts for extra protection whilst swimming. 3. MYTH: My skin never burns so I won t get any long term skin damage. FACT: It is the total lifetime exposure to the sun s rays that is proportional to the risk of a skin cancer occurring, not necessarily episodes of sunburn, although these will heighten the risk. All exposure to the sun will add to the overall risk of a cancer occurring. Even if exposure to the sun doesn t manifest itself as sunburn, exposure to damaging UVA increases your risk of long-term skin damage. Research shows that unprotected sun exposure in the first 15 years of a child's life significantly increases the risk of skin cancer later It is true that the extra pigment in darker skin does afford some added protection against the sun's harmful UV rays and that the skin is slightly less susceptible to burning. 4. MYTH: I do not need to use a sunscreen when the weather is cooler. FACT: When it is cool but bright, there are still lots of UV rays so sun protection all year round is a must. Even in relatively sun-free countries like Britain, it can take as little as half an hour to get sunburn, posing a serious threat to your health in the long term. It is also important to remember that sun exposure that does not result in burning can still cause damage to the skin cells and increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Research indicates that 200 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every day in the UK, and melanoma is rising faster than any other type of deadly cancer. Don t assume that because you live in a cooler climate there is little risk of sun damage. Skin damage can occur even from exposure on cloudy, rainy or overcast days. 5. MYTH: Sunscreens with a high SPF prevent damage from the sun's rays. FACT: The higher the SPF number the more protection there is from burning caused by UVB radiation. Whilst sunburn is mainly caused by UVB rays, research now shows that UVA rays may be just as, if not more, important in causing premature skin ageing and skin cancer. Although broad-spectrum sunscreens give protection against both, product labelling Page 5 of 7
6 can be misleading with the product possibly offering very low UVA protection. The UVA Star Rating System gives a good indication of the quality of protection against UVA rays, with one star being a low level of protection and five-stars being the highest level of UVA protection that you can get and this is better than those products making the new broad spectrum protection claim, whilst not stating their actual UVA protection level. 6. MYTH: I never sunbathe, so my skin will never be damaged by the sun. FACT: Many cases of sunburn happen when people are not deliberately sunbathing. According to the Skin Cancer Working Party, individuals who develop skin cancer do not always have a history of deliberate sunbathing. Those who have an outdoor occupation and / or recreation such as golfing, gardening, skiing or sailing are also at risk and must learn to protect their skin. People are also living longer and so their lifetime sun exposure is greater. They often have more time and money for outdoor recreation and holidays in sunny climates and although many people actively choose not to sunbathe they are are still putting themselves at risk. It is likely that most skin damage from ultraviolet radiation occurs during childhood and it is thought that a build-up of over-exposure to the sun over a period of several years can in the future lead to the development of skin cancer. 7. MYTH: I use fake tan regularly which gives me a golden brown colour so I don t feel the need to cover up and protect my skin in the sun FACT: Using fake tan products is a great way to achieve that bronzed look but don t be fooled when stepping out into the sun. Most tanning products do not offer protection against sunlight, so you still need to use sun protection and follow all of the safety tips as normal when you re out in the sun. As well as your tanning cream, ensure that you slap on some sun protection when out and about. Experts recommend using an SPF 30 or above. Not only will this help to reduce your risks of developing cancer but it will also help to protect your skin from premature ageing which no amount of fake tan will be able to hide! Page 6 of 7
7 Uvistat is available throughout the year from major Boots stores and It is available in all leading chemist It is the number one prescription sun care brand Uvistat sun cream is fragrance-free so suitable for sensitive skin Uvistat is available from most leading chemists Uvistat Lipscreen SPF 50 protects against cold sores, sunlight can be a major trigger in cold sore development. SPF 30 will be available in March. Uvistat has maximum five star UVA protection UVA causes premature ageing, UVB causes burning, both types of radiation have been linked to skin cancer Uvistat and Uvisport are the official sun protection products of the English Golf Union. Skcin (The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity) aims to be the first high profile national charitable organisation targeting this specific form of cancer in the UK. The objective is to ensure that the danger of overexposure to the sun is given greater profile with the emphasis on education resulting in the vital early detection of the disease. For more information visit Page 7 of 7
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