Recent study results suggest that hours in sunlight may be beneficial against melanomas, rather than dangerous. A recent review studied people who spent 4 to 5 hours per day in the sun and determined that the body adjusted to sunlight exposure and produced more vitamin D.
Overexposure to sunlight and sunburn, in particular, are still thought to contribute to skin cancer, but this study suggests that moderate exposure can be a protective measure against skin cancer. This is a definite reversal of many commonly held beliefs that sunlight causes melanomas.
The study determined that regular, moderate sun exposure is healthy in that it helps the skin to adapt to sunlight, build vitamin D, and therefore aid the body to build and strengthen its natural defences against skin cancer.
Sunburn and fair skin seem to be at the heart of melanomas. This is a high risk factor for Brits, who tend not to get a lot of sun at home then overexpose themselves on holiday, often resulting in sunburn. Exposure to sunlight in manners such as this can increase the threat of melanoma.
However, those people getting a constant moderate exposure are less likely to get sunburned and are unlikely to develop melanomas.
The study proves that the relationship between skin cancer and sunlight exposure can be a tricky one to determine. It also demonstrates that an under-exposure to sunlight can be potentially risky as well.
Around 2000 people die in the UK every year of skin cancer. Some experts blame the use of tanning beds and holidays to sunny destinations on the increasing rise in incidents. Perhaps the best advice is to enjoy the sunlight in moderation.
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