Sun damage can cause premature aging,
wrinkles and skin cancer.
Sunlight may be one of the environmental
agents promoting the appearance of BCCs in Gorlin Syndrome.
It is strongly recommended that patients
stay in the shade whilst the sun at
its highest, usually between 11 am and 3 pm.
wear wide brimmed hats and protective clothing (long
sleeved, high density cool shirts or blouses)
wear 100% UV protective sunglasses
as the skin surrounding the eyes. Make sure that your sunglasses carry quality marks such as BS Kite and CE marks. These will guarantee that your sunglasses are giving you a high level of protection against UBV and UBA rays of the sun.
use sun-block or high factor
sunscreen. The higher the number the better the protection. Look at the
label and ensure that the product protects from UVA and UVB and that it carries a 4 star rating.
Babies and children
Remember
The skin of babies and children is
delicate and parents should be aware of the extra dangers and know how to
protect their children against the sun's harmful rays. It is vital that children
are taught safe sun habits whilst they are young in order to reduce the risk of
developing skin cancer in later years.
it is possible for skin to burn on a cloudy day
Suncare products
Recommendations
The following products are recommended by UK skin specialists. They are advanced and offer high sun protection.
Other products and accessories - a larger head size in Gorlin Syndrome sometimes makes it difficut to purchase head wear. Check out the sites below.
Hats for a special occasion. For
hire or purchase. Visit the on-line store which gives full details of showrooms
across the country.
Max Caps. View a wide variety of larger size hats for men, women and children.
Riding hats. A wide range of riding hats in all sizes giving full protection when horse riding.
Surburban Turban specialises in
turbans and hats for women experiencing significant hair loss - alopecia, chemo
hair loss, psoriasis, lupus or any medical condition that has hair loss
symptoms.
Written and produced by Professor P A Farndon, Clinical
Geneticist at the National Genetics Education and Development Centre UK, Jim
Costello (deceased) & Margaret Costello, unless otherwise stated.
