Have you noticed that the heat is already very hot even if at 6 to 7 in the morning? We can't deny that indeed we are experiencing abnormalities because of this hashtag #climatchange and its not a joke.
In the recent #KapihanPIACebu, health authorities calls on everyone, yes including us Sugboanons, to protect our skin from this abnormal climate conditions.
"Protecting our skin is no longer vanity, but it is already a necessity," according to Dr. Joanri Riveral of the
Department of Health 7.
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| Dr. Joanri Riveral, DOH7, interviewed by Cebu media |
He said although there are no statistics for now on skin cancer as these are in
the private doctors, but considering climate change, it is best to apply some ways for skin protection.
The skin is the largest part of the body by the way.
Here are some ways he said that every Juan and Juana must take:
1. Never! (Not avoid) But NEVER stay under the heat of the sun for more than 30 minutes.
Riveral said our skin can withstand a maximum of 30-32 degrees but only for a few minutes.
Traffic enforcers should find a way to have themselves covered or under the shades every once in awhile.
2. Apply
sunblocks or sunscreens which are beyond SPF 15 (sun protector factor). Yep you heard it right! Its no longer kaartehan girls and boys, but you have to wear sunscreens even if you're not basking in the sun on the beach.
Riveral said, apply it before going out and not just once...but if possible every after four hours! Wow!
3. Wear large hats...Oh well, this can only be for women. But who knows, if a guy wants to wear large hats just to protect the skin on the face and neck and even the whole body...why not?
4. Bring umbrellas..not just for rain but when its so sunny... In this manner, the whole body is protected No sunburn.
5. Wear arm sleeves, specially for bikers and motorcycle riders. There are cool cotton arm sleeves that does not dehydrate..it does not suck the moisture out from the person who wears it... Lighter colors are okay.
6. WATER. WATER. This is so important.. drink and drink plenty of liquids...water every day. Water keeps the skin hydrated and moisturize therefore preventing it from becoming parched like dry land.
7. BATHING twice or plenty of times a day. Yep, not just once but twice or thrice. Have to shed off those dry skins, dirt and toxics.
8. Never ignore those rashes and skin irritations. As they say, if symptoms persists..consult the doctor. DOH assured that there are doctors in the municipalities and cities who are already trained to treat skin diseases.
“We should not be neglecting a simple rash or other
allergies as these may be symptoms of something more serious internally.” Kidney and liver problems usually show skin
discolorations and abnormalities, Riveral added.
DOH is currently advocating National Skin Disease Prevention
Month this November.
