1. Home
Sun: A Valuable Friend to Approach with Caution

Beauty

Sun: A Valuable Friend to Approach with Caution

Practical advice to remember before sun exposure.

With the holiday season approaching, the prevention of damage caused by improper sun exposure becomes increasingly relevant. The sun is a valuable resource for our organism, as it aids in vitamin D metabolism. However, solar radiation, particularly ultraviolet (UV) rays, can cause solar burns that many researchers consider a risk factor for cutaneous melanoma and other skin cancers such as epitheliomas. This significant risk factor is compounded by the undeniable photoaging caused by sun exposure.

Protection

It is essential to develop the habit of using high-protection sunscreens from an early age. These should be applied multiple times daily in adequate quantities, regardless of water exposure. Not all sunscreens are equivalent: research has made available high-protection sunscreens with chemical and physical filters that are also cosmetically appealing.

Common Misconceptions

Sun protection must be applied even on tanned skin, as pre-existing tan offers some but insufficient protection against solar radiation damage. Additionally, UVA tanning beds used before sun exposure do not provide protection against solar damage.

Prevention

It is important to note that the primary 'anti-wrinkle treatment' and prevention of age-related sun spots is sun protection from an early age. Therefore, the use of sunglasses, hats, and high-protection sunscreens from adolescence is essential for maintaining toned and radiant skin beyond middle age.

Attention

The information available on the website istitutoimage.it is intended solely for informational purposes and is in no way a substitute for specialist medical advice. The contents are drafted in compliance with Art. 56 of the FNOMCeO Code of Ethics and the Ministerial Circular dated 18/12/2024. The information published has been prepared by qualified doctors and surgeons and is solely for educational purposes:

  • it does not in any way constitute a diagnosis;
  • it does not replace the direct doctor-patient relationship;
  • it must not be used as a prescription for treatments or as a basis for autonomous therapeutic decisions.

To assess suitability for aesthetic medicine treatments or plastic surgery procedures, a specialist medical consultation is always required.

For any questions, the Image Regenerative Clinic team is available with no obligation. Read the full Disclaimer.

Mission

This website is aimed at users seeking qualified and up-to-date information about regenerative aesthetic medicine, plastic surgery and longevity programs. Its contents are intended to provide general knowledge and are not a substitute for the doctor-patient relationship. Image Regenerative Clinic is committed to offering scientifically supported treatments and therapies with the utmost transparency and in full compliance with current regulations.

Website Authors

Dr. Carlo Tremolada – OMCEO Milan registration no. 30098  All the contents and images on this website have been written, reviewed and approved by the internal Medical-Scientific Committee coordinated by Dr. Carlo Tremolada, in compliance with Art. 56 of the FNOMCeO Code of Ethics and current regulations on healthcare advertising.

Website Ownership

The website istitutoimage.it is owned by Image Regenerative Clinic S.r.l.

It does not contain banner advertising, does not host sponsored content and does not benefit from grants or revenue from external advertising.