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We often hear about it, but we don't necessarily understand its crucial role. The ozone protects us by blocking some of the rays emitted by the Sun.

In this way it blocks all the extremely dangerous rays: cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-rays and UVC rays. After being filtered by the ozone layer, here are the rays that reach us:

UVB
- These are the rays with the highest levels of energy and they are therefore the most dangerous since they reach the Earth's surface.
- They do not reach much further than the epidermis. Glass windows block them out.
- They cause sunburn as well as skin cancer and skin ageing.

UVA
- They carry less energy than UVB rays, but they penetrate deeper into the skin and are not blocked by window glass.
- They cause sun allergies and also play a role in the onset of skin cancer and skin ageing.

Rays of the visible spectrum
- These are captured by our eyes and enable us to see.
- The colors of the rainbow are found within.

Infrared rays
- These rays cause the sensation of heat.

Microwaves and radio waves
Microwaves and radio waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation. Microwaves have a range of applications, including communications, radar and cooking.

« It's blazing hot! »
Too much time in the sun, and your body overheats.

Sunstroke is caused by a saturation of the body's thermoregulation ability. It causes body temperature to rise, sometimes exceeding 40°C.

It is triggered by infrared rays.
The symptoms of sunstroke are:
- redness,
- excessive perspiration,
- headache,
- widespread pain,
- dizziness,
- nausea and vomiting.

Some ingredients just don't go well together. It's the same with the sun! You can't mix everything with sun exposure.

Some photosensitive substances (perfumes, medicines, hormone treatments, etc.) increase the sensitivity of skin in the sun. This is called photosensitisation.

There are two types of reactions:
- The phototoxic reaction : this is the most common reaction and is caused by using a large quantity of photosensitising substances, such as perfume. It appears within minutes or hours of sun exposure and can be identified by red marks on the sun-exposed areas.
- Photoallergic reaction : this reaction is rarer and is caused by using a low quantity of photosensitising substance already recognised by the skin. It appears within 24 hours or more of sun exposure and can be identified by the eczema on the sun-exposed areas which can spread to the rest of the body.

Ageing is one of the effects of ths sun.

Photo-ageing in the skin, heliodermatitis, can appear on exposed areas.

There are 2 levels:
- In the epidermis : UVB rays cause the appearance of small unattractive brown marks called age spots.
- In the dermis : UVA rays cause the formation of deep wrinkles.

5 steps, in just a few minutes, alone or with help from someone close...

The doctor's advice
Examine your skin all over every month and have it examined by a doctor at least once a year.

How to examine your skin
1. Torso, back and sides in front of a mirror.
2. Forearms, outside and inside of the arms, palms of the hands.
3. Behind your legs, spaces between your toes, soles of your feet.
4. Behind the neck and the scalp, parting hair section by section, using a hand mirror.
5. Lower back and bottom.

Benign mark or potential danger?
You should take note of any changes since this could be a sign of skin cancer.

When doing your self-examination, you can easily follow the ABCDE rule.

If you observe one of the following criteria:
- Asymmetry…
- Bumpy edges…
- Colour is uneven…
- Diameter larger than 6 mm…
- Evolution...

Speak to your doctor about it. Early diagnosis is essential.

- Asymmetry…
The mole must be round and symmetrical.
- Bumpy edges…
The edges should be smooth and geometrical.
- Colour…
There should only be one even color: light or dark brown.
- Diameter…
Its diameter must be smaller than 6 mm.
- Evolution...
A mole should not change. Consult a doctor if its appearance begins to change!

BASAL CELL CARCINOMA

What is it?
A cancer that develops on a very limited area of skin on the more frequently exposed body parts: face, neck, hands, etc.

Specifics
It is the most common (75% of skin cancers) but the least aggressive.
It occurs, in 95% of cases, after age 40.

Diagnosis and treatment
With early diagnosis and the right treatment, the patient has a high chance of recovery.

SQUAMOUS CELL OR EPIDERMOID CELL CARCINOMA

What is it?
A highly aggressive localised cancer with high metastatic potential. It represents15% of skin cancers. It occurs most often on precursory lesions such as actinic keratoses.

Specifics
It mainly affects:
- Subjects over the age of 60.
- People with professions that expose them to the sun (farmers, sailors, construction workers, etc.).

Diagnosis and treatment
In 2% to 10% of cases, it can spread to the internal organs and become life-threatening. With early diagnosis and the right treatment, there is a high cure rate.

MALIGNANT MELANOMA

What is it?
A malignant tumor of the pigmentation system appearing on either healthy skin or on a mole through degeneration. It accounts for 10% of skin cancers.

Specifics
It spreads relatively early to other organs via metastasis.

Diagnosis and treatment
Early diagnosis improves chances of recovery. Later on, the cancer will require more aggressive treatment to prevent the spread of cancerous cells in the body.