Sun-damage Risk Factors
Sun-damage accumulates over time and it is a lifetime of sun exposure, rather than recent sunbathing that adds to your risk. Skin types can also determine the level of risk and should be taken into consideration:
- Blonde or red haired people are more at risk in the sun
- As are people with blue, green or grey eyes
- Fair skin has less protective pigment and so burns more easily
- Even olive or darker skinned people can experience sun-damage, especially if they have spent a large amount of time in hot countries or in jobs that have involved working out of doors a great deal.
High-risk Occupations:
Some occupations, such as the following, can also increase your level of risk:
- The construction industry
- Farming and agriculture
- Commercial gardening
- Forestry
- Park keeping
- Road maintenance
- Game keeping
- Tour guides
- Beach work
- Lifeguards
- Leisure boat crews
- Professional sportsmen and women,
- Outdoor interests/hobbies
People who have a weakened immune system as a result of chemotherapy cancer treatment, AIDS or organ transplantation are also at a higher risk.
What to look out for …
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Colour scan taken using Beau Visage™ |
Sun Damage Analysis taken using Beau Visage™ |
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MoleMate™ dermatascopic view |
MoleMate™ Dermal Melanin scan |
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MoleMate™ in use by a GP |
Images compliments of Astron Clinica |