Question 1

can too much sun exposure the cause of my sickness?

Accepted Answer

Sunsick?: Cannot answer this question because too little info has been given, but i can say that there are numerous skin problems which originate with sun exposure, or are aggravated by it.  See a dermatologist, okay?

Question 2

how can sun exposure from living the desert affect your health?

Accepted Answer

Long term effects: On the good side, vitamin D deficiency will not be an issue.  But you increase your risk of melanoma, skin cancer, cataracts, and macular degeneration.  Your skin will also get leathery and cracked  losing a lot of its normal tone.

Question 3

can sun exposure cause a bad stumach?

Accepted Answer

Sun exposure or: heat injury. Heat injury could contribute to nausea.

Question 4

can excema get worse with sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some patients will worsen with sun exposure, others will improve.

Question 5

does reducing sun exposure benefit your skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Decrease the chance of getting skin cancer; wrinkling and freckling would also be lessened.

Question 6

is it normal for your skin to flake after a tan or sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Normal. Moisturize the skin, apply aloe. 
You may want to try suntan lotion before going out to avoid burns which could cause skin cancer later on...

Question 7

for how long should i be avoiding sun exposure after dermabrasion?

Accepted Answer

3 months: I reccomend minimal sun for 3 months and then conrinue sunscreen use for one year after the procedure.

Question 8

why do dark-skinned people tolerate sun exposure  and heat better than light-skinned people?

Accepted Answer

Sun exposure: (not necessarily heat). Dark skin contains more pigments that naturally protects against solar damage to skin. This can protect against burning but people with dark skin can still get skin cancer.

Question 9

any amount of sun exposure for any amount of time has potential to damage skin. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Sun exposure: There are individuals for whom any exposure to sun increases the risk of cancer.  But the majority of people can walk down a leafy street where the risk of death by automobile is higher than the risk of skin damage.  There is always risk.  Increasing sun exposure increases that risk, and must be balanced against the benefits of being able to exercise, obtain food and fuel, etc.

Question 10

please help! i get burned easily without much sun exposure and when wearing sunblock. can anyone tell me why?

Accepted Answer

SUNBURNS EASILY: DO YOU TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS?
MANY MEDICATIONS CAN CAUSE BURNS WHEN THERE IS SUN EXPOSURE.
CHECK WITH YOUR PCP OR WITH A DERMATOLOGIST.

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Can too much sun exposure the cause of my sickness?

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How can sun exposure from living the desert affect your health?

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Can sun exposure cause a bad stumach?

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Can excema get worse with sun exposure?

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Does reducing sun exposure benefit your skin?

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Is it normal for your skin to flake after a tan or sun exposure?

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For how long should i be avoiding sun exposure after dermabrasion?

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Why do dark-skinned people tolerate sun exposure and heat better than light-skinned people?

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Any amount of sun exposure for any amount of time has potential to damage skin. is this true?

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Please help! i get burned easily without much sun exposure and when wearing sunblock. can anyone tell me why?

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