Sunscreen

For those on imuran/ humira etc do you weAr sunscreen for daily activities like going to work etc?

I am fair skinned as well. If im in direct sunlight for prolonged period I use SPF50 but for everyday activities no, none at all.

I don't unless I intend to stay outside longer. In summer I just wear a hat haha

Thanks guys :) Ipoop- yeah lol it makes you fearful like oh shiz every time the sun is out. But yeah I do the same I try to go in shade. I never am out gours and hours :(( haha kinda a vampire naturally but good to know lol

Not that it matters, nor to be a "conspiracy" type person but even here in Canada the incidence of skin cancer didn't double over until the first real ummm commercial or modern sunscreen "Coppertone" was invented and brought to market. Since then incidence seems to have just kept rising as more and more come out. Who knows though. Could just be pure coincidence or some environmental thing.

Or perhaps sunscreen gives people confidence to lay out in the sun far to long before they burn. In the old days (pre-sunscreen) I assume one got pretty good at determining when to go into the shade for a bit and their bodies probably built up better natural protection... who knows.

Post Edited (Canada Mark) : 3/26/2015 6:43:09 PM (GMT-6)

DMC2011 said...
I use an umbrella!

Me too, it works a treat!

I live in Florida and never go outside without it. You can get regular moisturizing lotions with 15 spf in them (Eucerin, Vaseline Int. Care, etc). I use that after every shower which works for just regular activity (going to the store, etc). I put on regular sunscreen if I'm going to be in the sun for hours (can't avoid it on the golf course!). Dermatologists here make a fortune!!!!

I'm well educated on this topic. But don't take my word just search the web yourself. You don't have to worry about vitamin D if you eat healthy and unless you stay indoors (as in never go out) you get enough sun walking back and forth during the day from a car or train stop et al.

People used to avoid the sun and tanning prior to the 1960's when tanning became popular so that's one reason why there's been such an increase in skin cancer. We've also learned more about it and the causes (diagnosing the reasons).

A lot of testing has been done on sun screens and basically it show to keep babies under 6 months out of the sun as opposed to using sun screen. People with light eyes, fair skin and freckles (and moles) are at significantly higher risk of skin cancer and if you get burned 5 times your risk of developing melanoma is doubled.

Here's an article from 2006 SEE HERE

which is old but still relevant. Sun screen lasts about 3 years. Most degrade in the sun so you should reapply every 2 hours and SPF 30 is not double 15 (it's not linear). SPF 30 is adequate.

You need protection from UVA and UVB (broad spectrum).

New moles (esp raised or changed) need to be examined and get a professional exam at least once a year.

I'm having basil cell spot cut off now at 49 and it's not fun. I had to do a chemical peel and that really hurt and sucked the big one.

I have someone do my lawn work (or most of it now) and I focus on shade work and really protect my skin with long sleeve shirts, wide brim had, etc. when outside. Also prednisone greatly increases our chances for cataracts which really sucks so wear sun glasses at all times in the day.

It's very critical and my kids and wife (even though she has skin damage) skill think it's better to be tan.