Oparzenie słoneczne
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Oparzenia słoneczne (erythema) są wynikiem nadmiernej ekspozycji na promieniowanie UV, prowadząc do ostrej reakcji zapalnej skóry, która zwykle ustępuje samoistnie w ciągu kilku dni do tygodnia. Cięższe przypadki mogą wymagać hospitalizacji, uzupełnienia płynów i analgezji parenteralnej. Mimo że oparzenia dotyczą początkowo naskórka, mogą przejść w głębsze uszkodzenia wymagające specjalistycznej interwencji. Uszkodzenie DNA w komórkach skóry jest trwałe, co powoduje zwiększone ryzyko rozwoju nowotworów skóry, zwłaszcza czerniaka, który jest najbardziej śmiertelną formą raka skóry. Ekspozycja na UV przyspiesza starzenie się skóry i jest silnym predyktorem raka, szczególnie przy powtarzających się oparzeniach w młodym wieku.

Oparzenie słoneczne – Rokowanie (przewidywanie wyniku)

Oparzenie słoneczne (erythema) jest wywoływane przez nadmierną ekspozycję na promieniowanie ultrafioletowe (UV), co prowadzi do ostrej zapalnej reakcji skórnej1. Mimo że oparzenia słoneczne mogą wydawać się błahe, ich wpływ na długoterminowe zdrowie skóry jest znaczący i wymaga dokładnego monitorowania w fazie ostrej2.

Krótkoterminowe rokowanie

Dobrą wiadomością jest, że ból związany z oparzeniem słonecznym zwykle nie trwa długo. Większość oparzeń słonecznych ustępuje samoistnie w ciągu kilku dni do tygodnia, choć poważniejsze oparzenia wymagają dłuższego czasu na wygojenie3. Chociaż oparzenie słoneczne początkowo dotyczy tylko warstwy naskórka, może potencjalnie przekształcić się w głębsze oparzenie, które wymaga natychmiastowej pomocy medycznej lub oceny w certyfikowanym centrum leczenia oparzeń4.

Niektórzy pacjenci mogą wymagać hospitalizacji w celu uzupełnienia płynów i podania analgetyków drogą parenteralną, szczególnie w przypadku ciężkich oparzeń5. Ogólnie jednak, oparzenia słoneczne można zazwyczaj leczyć zachowawczo w warunkach domowych, co prowadzi do pozytywnego rokowania krótkoterminowego6.

Długoterminowe rokowanie i ryzyko raka skóry

Złą wiadomością jest to, że uszkodzenie DNA w komórkach skóry jest trwałe. Każde oparzenie słoneczne zwiększa ryzyko rozwoju raka skóry7. Ekspozycja na promieniowanie UV przyspiesza przedwczesne starzenie się skóry i znacząco zwiększa ryzyko nowotworów skóry8.

Oparzenia słoneczne, szczególnie doświadczane w młodszym wieku, są silnym predyktorem przyszłego raka skóry, zwłaszcza czerniaka, który jest najbardziej śmiertelną formą raka skóry9. Warto zauważyć, że podczas gdy skumulowana ekspozycja na promieniowanie UV w ciągu całego życia wiąże się zarówno z czerniakiem, jak i z nieczerniakowym rakiem skóry, czerniak wykazuje silniejszy związek z krótkimi, intensywnymi ekspozycjami i oparzeniami słonecznymi niż inne rodzaje raka skóry10.

Ilościowa ocena ryzyka czerniaka

Badania wykazały, że ryzyko rozwoju potencjalnie śmiertelnego czerniaka podwaja się u osób z historią 5 lub więcej oparzeń słonecznych1112. Co więcej, nawet jedno oparzenie słoneczne z pęcherzami w dzieciństwie lub okresie dojrzewania więcej niż podwaja ryzyko rozwoju czerniaka w późniejszym życiu1314.

Po uwzględnieniu innych czynników ryzyka, ogólna historia poważnych oparzeń słonecznych jest silniej związana z ryzykiem czerniaka niż z ryzykiem raka kolczystokomórkowego (SCC) i podstawnokomórkowego (BCC) u mężczyzn. Skorygowane o inne czynniki współczynniki ryzyka wynoszą 2,41 (95% przedział ufności (CI): 1,32, 4,41) dla czerniaka, 1,48 (95% CI: 1,08, 2,03) dla SCC i 1,18 (95% CI: 1,06, 1,32) dla BCC15. Należy zauważyć, że ta wyraźna różnica w sile związku nie była tak ewidentna u kobiet.

Historia poważnych oparzeń słonecznych jest silnie związana z ryzykiem czerniaka zarówno u kobiet, jak i u mężczyzn w sposób zależny od dawki, przy czym siła tego związku wydaje się być wyższa u mężczyzn niż u kobiet16.

Znaczenie lokalizacji anatomicznej oparzenia

Interesujące jest to, że poważne oparzenia słoneczne tułowia mogą być silniejszym predyktorem ryzyka czerniaka niż oparzenia w innych lokalizacjach anatomicznych17. Jest to istotne spostrzeżenie, ponieważ wcześniejsze badania zazwyczaj traktowały oparzenia słoneczne jako ogólny wskaźnik sporadycznej ekspozycji na słońce i nie uwzględniały anatomicznej lokalizacji oparzenia.

Częste oparzenia słoneczne zwiększają ryzyko uszkodzeń słonecznych. Powtarzająca się ekspozycja na szkodliwe promieniowanie UV może powodować raka skóry, szczególnie w obszarach najbardziej narażonych na słońce, takich jak ramiona, plecy, uszy, twarz i nogi18. Nowotwory skóry mogą objawiać się jako różowe, łuszczące się plamy, miejscowe rany, które nie goją się, lub wielokolorowe zmiany, które mogą rozprzestrzeniać się na narządy wewnętrzne.

Mechanizm wpływu oparzeń na rozwój raka

Badania pokazują, że promieniowanie UV, które uszkadza skórę, może również zmieniać gen hamujący rozwój guza, dając uszkodzonym komórkom mniejszą szansę na naprawę przed progresją do raka19. Ten mechanizm molekularny pomaga wyjaśnić, dlaczego oparzenia słoneczne przyspieszają starzenie się skóry i są główną przyczyną większości przypadków raka podstawnokomórkowego, raka kolczystokomórkowego i czerniaka20.

Możliwość zapobiegania

Warto podkreślić, że 86% czerniaków można zapobiec poprzez ochronę skóry przed szkodliwym promieniowaniem21. Uszkodzenia spowodowane ekspozycją na promieniowanie UV zwiększają ryzyko raka skóry w miarę upływu czasu, a oparzenia słoneczne w dzieciństwie lub okresie dojrzewania znacząco zwiększają prawdopodobieństwo rozwoju czerniaka w późniejszym życiu22.

Wpływ wrażliwości na słońce

Wrażliwość na słońce odzwierciedla charakterystyczną reakcję skóry danej osoby (np. oparzenie, oparzenie a następnie opalenizna itp.) po długotrwałej ekspozycji na słońce lub po długim okresie względnego braku ekspozycji23. Chociaż rasa jest związana z wrażliwością na słońce, rasa i pochodzenie etniczne nie są odpowiednimi wskaźnikami tej wrażliwości24. Ma to istotne implikacje dla zindywidualizowanej oceny ryzyka i strategii profilaktycznych.

W podsumowaniu, chociaż oparzenia słoneczne zwykle goją się w ciągu kilku dni do tygodnia, ich długoterminowe konsekwencje mogą być poważne. Każde oparzenie słoneczne, szczególnie w młodym wieku, znacząco zwiększa ryzyko rozwoju raka skóry, zwłaszcza czerniaka. Powtarzające się oparzenia słoneczne stawiają pacjenta w grupie znacznego ryzyka zachorowania na raka skóry i przedwczesnego starzenia się skóry25.

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Sunburn | Cancer Trends Progress Report
    https://progressreport.cancer.gov/prevention/sun/sunburn
    Sunburn, also known as erythema, is caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which results in an acute cutaneous inflammatory response. […] Previous sun burning, particularly experienced at younger ages, is a strong predictor of future skin cancer and especially melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. […] Sun sensitivity reflects a person’s characteristic skin response (e.g., a burn, a burn and then tan, etc.) after prolonged sun exposure or after a long period or season of being relatively unexposed. […] Although race is related to sun sensitivity, race and ethnicity are not adequate proxies for sun sensitivity. […] Sun sensitivity reflects a person’s biological response (e.g., a burn, a burn and then tan, etc.) after prolonged sun exposure or after a long period or season of being relatively unexposed. Although race is related to sun sensitivity, race and ethnicity are not adequate proxies for sun sensitivity.
  • #2 Sunburn – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534837/
    Sunburn can generally be managed at home with conservative treatment, leading to a positive outlook. […] Sunburns might appear inconsequential, but closely monitoring them during the acute period is essential. Although a sunburn initially affects only the epidermis layer of the skin, it can potentially advance into a deeper burn, necessitating prompt medical attention or evaluation at a certified burn center. Certain patients may necessitate hospital admission for fluid replacement and parenteral analgesia. UV exposure accelerates premature aging and heightens the risk of skin cancer. Although cumulative lifetime UV exposure is associated with both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, it is noteworthy that melanoma shows a stronger link to short, intense exposures and sunburns than other skin cancers.
  • #3 Sunburn: Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21858-sunburn
    The good news is that the pain of sunburn doesn’t last long. Sunburns often go away on their own within a few days to a week. More severe sunburns take longer to heal. The bad news? The damage to the DNA in your skin cells is permanent. Each sunburn adds to your risk of developing skin cancer. […] Frequent sunburns increase your risk of sun damage. Repeated exposure to harmful UV rays can cause: […] Skin cancer, especially on areas most exposed to the sun, such as your arms, back, ears, face and legs. Skin cancers can range from pink scaly spots, to local sores that don’t heal, to multi-colored lesions that can spread to internal organs.
  • #4 Sunburn – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534837/
    Sunburn can generally be managed at home with conservative treatment, leading to a positive outlook. […] Sunburns might appear inconsequential, but closely monitoring them during the acute period is essential. Although a sunburn initially affects only the epidermis layer of the skin, it can potentially advance into a deeper burn, necessitating prompt medical attention or evaluation at a certified burn center. Certain patients may necessitate hospital admission for fluid replacement and parenteral analgesia. UV exposure accelerates premature aging and heightens the risk of skin cancer. Although cumulative lifetime UV exposure is associated with both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, it is noteworthy that melanoma shows a stronger link to short, intense exposures and sunburns than other skin cancers.
  • #5 Sunburn – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534837/
    Sunburn can generally be managed at home with conservative treatment, leading to a positive outlook. […] Sunburns might appear inconsequential, but closely monitoring them during the acute period is essential. Although a sunburn initially affects only the epidermis layer of the skin, it can potentially advance into a deeper burn, necessitating prompt medical attention or evaluation at a certified burn center. Certain patients may necessitate hospital admission for fluid replacement and parenteral analgesia. UV exposure accelerates premature aging and heightens the risk of skin cancer. Although cumulative lifetime UV exposure is associated with both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, it is noteworthy that melanoma shows a stronger link to short, intense exposures and sunburns than other skin cancers.
  • #6 Sunburn – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534837/
    Sunburn can generally be managed at home with conservative treatment, leading to a positive outlook. […] Sunburns might appear inconsequential, but closely monitoring them during the acute period is essential. Although a sunburn initially affects only the epidermis layer of the skin, it can potentially advance into a deeper burn, necessitating prompt medical attention or evaluation at a certified burn center. Certain patients may necessitate hospital admission for fluid replacement and parenteral analgesia. UV exposure accelerates premature aging and heightens the risk of skin cancer. Although cumulative lifetime UV exposure is associated with both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, it is noteworthy that melanoma shows a stronger link to short, intense exposures and sunburns than other skin cancers.
  • #7 Sunburn: Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21858-sunburn
    The good news is that the pain of sunburn doesn’t last long. Sunburns often go away on their own within a few days to a week. More severe sunburns take longer to heal. The bad news? The damage to the DNA in your skin cells is permanent. Each sunburn adds to your risk of developing skin cancer. […] Frequent sunburns increase your risk of sun damage. Repeated exposure to harmful UV rays can cause: […] Skin cancer, especially on areas most exposed to the sun, such as your arms, back, ears, face and legs. Skin cancers can range from pink scaly spots, to local sores that don’t heal, to multi-colored lesions that can spread to internal organs.
  • #8 Sunburn – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534837/
    Sunburn can generally be managed at home with conservative treatment, leading to a positive outlook. […] Sunburns might appear inconsequential, but closely monitoring them during the acute period is essential. Although a sunburn initially affects only the epidermis layer of the skin, it can potentially advance into a deeper burn, necessitating prompt medical attention or evaluation at a certified burn center. Certain patients may necessitate hospital admission for fluid replacement and parenteral analgesia. UV exposure accelerates premature aging and heightens the risk of skin cancer. Although cumulative lifetime UV exposure is associated with both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, it is noteworthy that melanoma shows a stronger link to short, intense exposures and sunburns than other skin cancers.
  • #9 Sunburn | Cancer Trends Progress Report
    https://progressreport.cancer.gov/prevention/sun/sunburn
    Sunburn, also known as erythema, is caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which results in an acute cutaneous inflammatory response. […] Previous sun burning, particularly experienced at younger ages, is a strong predictor of future skin cancer and especially melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. […] Sun sensitivity reflects a person’s characteristic skin response (e.g., a burn, a burn and then tan, etc.) after prolonged sun exposure or after a long period or season of being relatively unexposed. […] Although race is related to sun sensitivity, race and ethnicity are not adequate proxies for sun sensitivity. […] Sun sensitivity reflects a person’s biological response (e.g., a burn, a burn and then tan, etc.) after prolonged sun exposure or after a long period or season of being relatively unexposed. Although race is related to sun sensitivity, race and ethnicity are not adequate proxies for sun sensitivity.
  • #10 Sunburn – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534837/
    Sunburn can generally be managed at home with conservative treatment, leading to a positive outlook. […] Sunburns might appear inconsequential, but closely monitoring them during the acute period is essential. Although a sunburn initially affects only the epidermis layer of the skin, it can potentially advance into a deeper burn, necessitating prompt medical attention or evaluation at a certified burn center. Certain patients may necessitate hospital admission for fluid replacement and parenteral analgesia. UV exposure accelerates premature aging and heightens the risk of skin cancer. Although cumulative lifetime UV exposure is associated with both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, it is noteworthy that melanoma shows a stronger link to short, intense exposures and sunburns than other skin cancers.
  • #11 Sunburn
    https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/sunburn/
    Sunburn hurts you in more ways than one. The danger goes far beyond any short-term pain, redness and discomfort, because after the sunburn fades, lasting damage remains. […] Sunburn accelerates skin aging and is a leading cause in the majority of cases of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. […] YOUR RISK of developing potentially deadly melanoma DOUBLES with a history of 5 or more sunburns. […] Repeated sunburns raise your risk. For fair-skinned people, especially those with genetic predisposition, sunburn plays a clear role in developing melanoma. Research shows that the UV rays that damage skin can also alter a tumor-suppressing gene, giving injured cells less chance to repair before progressing to cancer. […] Even one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life. […] Five or more sunburns more than doubles your risk of developing potentially deadly melanoma. […] Repeat sunburns put you at a substantial risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging.
  • #12 Childhood sunburns are raising the risk of melanoma skin cancer – Melanoma Focus
    https://melanomafocus.org/news-blog/childhood-sunburns-are-raising-the-risk-of-melanoma-skin-cancer/
    One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma skin cancer later in life. […] Research shows that having five or more sunburns doubles your risk of getting melanoma skin cancer and even one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life. […] Damage from UV exposure increases your risk of skin cancer over time and sunburns during childhood or adolescence will increase the odds of developing melanoma later in life. […] 86% of melanomas are preventable by protecting your skin from harmful rays.
  • #13 Sunburn
    https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/sunburn/
    Sunburn hurts you in more ways than one. The danger goes far beyond any short-term pain, redness and discomfort, because after the sunburn fades, lasting damage remains. […] Sunburn accelerates skin aging and is a leading cause in the majority of cases of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. […] YOUR RISK of developing potentially deadly melanoma DOUBLES with a history of 5 or more sunburns. […] Repeated sunburns raise your risk. For fair-skinned people, especially those with genetic predisposition, sunburn plays a clear role in developing melanoma. Research shows that the UV rays that damage skin can also alter a tumor-suppressing gene, giving injured cells less chance to repair before progressing to cancer. […] Even one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life. […] Five or more sunburns more than doubles your risk of developing potentially deadly melanoma. […] Repeat sunburns put you at a substantial risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging.
  • #14 Childhood sunburns are raising the risk of melanoma skin cancer – Melanoma Focus
    https://melanomafocus.org/news-blog/childhood-sunburns-are-raising-the-risk-of-melanoma-skin-cancer/
    One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma skin cancer later in life. […] Research shows that having five or more sunburns doubles your risk of getting melanoma skin cancer and even one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life. […] Damage from UV exposure increases your risk of skin cancer over time and sunburns during childhood or adolescence will increase the odds of developing melanoma later in life. […] 86% of melanomas are preventable by protecting your skin from harmful rays.
  • #15 History of Severe Sunburn and Risk of Skin Cancer Among Women and Men in 2 Prospective Cohort Studies
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4851991/
    Few studies have assessed the relationship between sunburn and risk of different skin cancers (melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and basal cell carcinoma (BCC)) in prospective studies simultaneously, and little is known about the association of severe sunburns at different body sites with skin cancer risk. […] After adjustment for other risk factors, overall baseline history of severe sunburn was more apparently associated with risk of melanoma than with risk of SCC and BCC in men (multivariable-adjusted hazard ratios were 2.41 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.32, 4.41) for melanoma, 1.48 (95% CI: 1.08, 2.03) for SCC, and 1.18 (95% CI: 1.06, 1.32) for BCC) but not in women. […] Our findings add novel insights to the existing literature on sunburn history and skin cancer risk. […] After adjustment for other risk factors, overall baseline history of severe sunburn was strongly associated with melanoma risk in both women and men in a dose-response manner, and the magnitude of the association appeared to be higher in men than in women.
  • #16 History of Severe Sunburn and Risk of Skin Cancer Among Women and Men in 2 Prospective Cohort Studies
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4851991/
    Few studies have assessed the relationship between sunburn and risk of different skin cancers (melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and basal cell carcinoma (BCC)) in prospective studies simultaneously, and little is known about the association of severe sunburns at different body sites with skin cancer risk. […] After adjustment for other risk factors, overall baseline history of severe sunburn was more apparently associated with risk of melanoma than with risk of SCC and BCC in men (multivariable-adjusted hazard ratios were 2.41 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.32, 4.41) for melanoma, 1.48 (95% CI: 1.08, 2.03) for SCC, and 1.18 (95% CI: 1.06, 1.32) for BCC) but not in women. […] Our findings add novel insights to the existing literature on sunburn history and skin cancer risk. […] After adjustment for other risk factors, overall baseline history of severe sunburn was strongly associated with melanoma risk in both women and men in a dose-response manner, and the magnitude of the association appeared to be higher in men than in women.
  • #17 History of Severe Sunburn and Risk of Skin Cancer Among Women and Men in 2 Prospective Cohort Studies
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4851991/
    Our finding that severe sunburn on the trunk may be a stronger predictor of melanoma risk than sunburn at other body sites is noteworthy, as previous studies usually treated sunburn as a general measure of intermittent sun exposure and did not account for the anatomical site of the sunburn. […] Our study suggested that severe sunburn appeared to be a stronger predictor of melanoma risk than of risk of SCC or BCC, particularly in men. […] These findings provide novel insights into the existing literature on sunburn history and risk of skin cancers and may have useful implications for the development of targeted prevention strategies for women and men.
  • #18 Sunburn: Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21858-sunburn
    The good news is that the pain of sunburn doesn’t last long. Sunburns often go away on their own within a few days to a week. More severe sunburns take longer to heal. The bad news? The damage to the DNA in your skin cells is permanent. Each sunburn adds to your risk of developing skin cancer. […] Frequent sunburns increase your risk of sun damage. Repeated exposure to harmful UV rays can cause: […] Skin cancer, especially on areas most exposed to the sun, such as your arms, back, ears, face and legs. Skin cancers can range from pink scaly spots, to local sores that don’t heal, to multi-colored lesions that can spread to internal organs.
  • #19 Sunburn
    https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/sunburn/
    Sunburn hurts you in more ways than one. The danger goes far beyond any short-term pain, redness and discomfort, because after the sunburn fades, lasting damage remains. […] Sunburn accelerates skin aging and is a leading cause in the majority of cases of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. […] YOUR RISK of developing potentially deadly melanoma DOUBLES with a history of 5 or more sunburns. […] Repeated sunburns raise your risk. For fair-skinned people, especially those with genetic predisposition, sunburn plays a clear role in developing melanoma. Research shows that the UV rays that damage skin can also alter a tumor-suppressing gene, giving injured cells less chance to repair before progressing to cancer. […] Even one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life. […] Five or more sunburns more than doubles your risk of developing potentially deadly melanoma. […] Repeat sunburns put you at a substantial risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging.
  • #20 Sunburn
    https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/sunburn/
    Sunburn hurts you in more ways than one. The danger goes far beyond any short-term pain, redness and discomfort, because after the sunburn fades, lasting damage remains. […] Sunburn accelerates skin aging and is a leading cause in the majority of cases of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. […] YOUR RISK of developing potentially deadly melanoma DOUBLES with a history of 5 or more sunburns. […] Repeated sunburns raise your risk. For fair-skinned people, especially those with genetic predisposition, sunburn plays a clear role in developing melanoma. Research shows that the UV rays that damage skin can also alter a tumor-suppressing gene, giving injured cells less chance to repair before progressing to cancer. […] Even one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life. […] Five or more sunburns more than doubles your risk of developing potentially deadly melanoma. […] Repeat sunburns put you at a substantial risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging.
  • #21 Childhood sunburns are raising the risk of melanoma skin cancer – Melanoma Focus
    https://melanomafocus.org/news-blog/childhood-sunburns-are-raising-the-risk-of-melanoma-skin-cancer/
    One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma skin cancer later in life. […] Research shows that having five or more sunburns doubles your risk of getting melanoma skin cancer and even one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life. […] Damage from UV exposure increases your risk of skin cancer over time and sunburns during childhood or adolescence will increase the odds of developing melanoma later in life. […] 86% of melanomas are preventable by protecting your skin from harmful rays.
  • #22 Childhood sunburns are raising the risk of melanoma skin cancer – Melanoma Focus
    https://melanomafocus.org/news-blog/childhood-sunburns-are-raising-the-risk-of-melanoma-skin-cancer/
    One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma skin cancer later in life. […] Research shows that having five or more sunburns doubles your risk of getting melanoma skin cancer and even one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life. […] Damage from UV exposure increases your risk of skin cancer over time and sunburns during childhood or adolescence will increase the odds of developing melanoma later in life. […] 86% of melanomas are preventable by protecting your skin from harmful rays.
  • #23 Sunburn | Cancer Trends Progress Report
    https://progressreport.cancer.gov/prevention/sun/sunburn
    Sunburn, also known as erythema, is caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which results in an acute cutaneous inflammatory response. […] Previous sun burning, particularly experienced at younger ages, is a strong predictor of future skin cancer and especially melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. […] Sun sensitivity reflects a person’s characteristic skin response (e.g., a burn, a burn and then tan, etc.) after prolonged sun exposure or after a long period or season of being relatively unexposed. […] Although race is related to sun sensitivity, race and ethnicity are not adequate proxies for sun sensitivity. […] Sun sensitivity reflects a person’s biological response (e.g., a burn, a burn and then tan, etc.) after prolonged sun exposure or after a long period or season of being relatively unexposed. Although race is related to sun sensitivity, race and ethnicity are not adequate proxies for sun sensitivity.
  • #24 Sunburn | Cancer Trends Progress Report
    https://progressreport.cancer.gov/prevention/sun/sunburn
    Sunburn, also known as erythema, is caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which results in an acute cutaneous inflammatory response. […] Previous sun burning, particularly experienced at younger ages, is a strong predictor of future skin cancer and especially melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. […] Sun sensitivity reflects a person’s characteristic skin response (e.g., a burn, a burn and then tan, etc.) after prolonged sun exposure or after a long period or season of being relatively unexposed. […] Although race is related to sun sensitivity, race and ethnicity are not adequate proxies for sun sensitivity. […] Sun sensitivity reflects a person’s biological response (e.g., a burn, a burn and then tan, etc.) after prolonged sun exposure or after a long period or season of being relatively unexposed. Although race is related to sun sensitivity, race and ethnicity are not adequate proxies for sun sensitivity.
  • #25 Sunburn
    https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/sunburn/
    Sunburn hurts you in more ways than one. The danger goes far beyond any short-term pain, redness and discomfort, because after the sunburn fades, lasting damage remains. […] Sunburn accelerates skin aging and is a leading cause in the majority of cases of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. […] YOUR RISK of developing potentially deadly melanoma DOUBLES with a history of 5 or more sunburns. […] Repeated sunburns raise your risk. For fair-skinned people, especially those with genetic predisposition, sunburn plays a clear role in developing melanoma. Research shows that the UV rays that damage skin can also alter a tumor-suppressing gene, giving injured cells less chance to repair before progressing to cancer. […] Even one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life. […] Five or more sunburns more than doubles your risk of developing potentially deadly melanoma. […] Repeat sunburns put you at a substantial risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging.