People feel that sun’s rays are good for the skin and tanning in sunlight is beneficial. Though there is some truth in the perception that sun’s rays are good for us, as it is a rich source of vitamin D. However the view that tanning for prolonged period in sunlight being beneficial is a myth.

Aside from minor effects like drying and aging of skin overexposure to sun can have some serious consequences. These being:

Sun burn – Characterized by reddish skin that feels like burning is the initial reaction of skin to excessive sun exposure.

Basal cell carcinoma – Form of cancer though to be caused by UV rays of the sun as it mostly happens on the exposed areas of the body.

Squamous cell carcinoma – Caused by chronic and cumulative exposure to sun

Melanoma – caused by sunburns is one of the deadliest skin cancers.

So next time you are having time out in the sun… take adequate measures before having fun.

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