Education Guide

“We need to leave for a generation with a new concept in the sun.” Who supports this idea is the dermatologist Bianca Costa Soares de Sá, Department of Cutaneous Oncology at the Hospital A. C. Camargo.

In her assessment, even adults who do not take sufficient care to protect his own body the skin of children.

“I think with a child, today, people understand more of the same protection. But, guidance for children at this point is the same as it should be for adults. Apply the protector 20 minutes before exposure and reapply after two hours. A lot of people at risk because now the protector. Think I’m protected and ends up exposing more than the sun would if you were not the protector, “he said.

Bianca de Sa reminded that the advertising of sunscreen does not speak of cancer as it is not a pleasant subject. The ads featured the protection against wrinkles and aging skin. She thinks that these arguments should be also used in the conviction of the mothers.

“You have to talk a little also because it is bias, the person does not want cancer. So, enjoy and say that the child will not be an adult full of spots, will get old by the later. Come all associated. Also, will not have skin cancer, which indeed is what most concerns us, “he said.

The dermatologist said that sunscreen should be incorporated into the habit of waking up, face washing and teeth brushing. “The child is much more receptive. If you start to introduce it in adolescence, then they do not put even. If you create a habit from childhood, then it will be easier as a teenager. If you’re already accustomed to using it, will continue to keep using sunscreen, “he said.

In schools

The dermatologist said that reapplication is recommended even when children are in school. Fundamental procedure especially with those of the lighter, they should wear protective face daily to get out on the street. Like the adult must pass before leaving for lunch, students must reapply before the recess.

Bianca de Sa said the school her children recommend the use of sunscreen and a hat outdoors on tour, and asks, even if the product is taken to drive to reapplication. For her, this should be the procedure for all schools.

“It would be correct, especially in children clearer. Needs to improve, be generalized to all schools, but things are changing, yes. We are in the process of improvement, “he said.

The doctor said that the use of sunscreen in school should be restricted to exposed areas. According to her, the procedure is sufficient to protect the skin during times of recreation and even in physical education activities outdoors.

Sunscreen and insect repellent

According to dermatologists, there is no harm in simultaneous use of sunscreen and other skin products, even drugs like ointments. She warns, however, that parents have to maintain a range between 20 and 30 minutes between applications, so that the active ingredient is absorbed.

For a moisturizer, this should be applied before sunscreen. In the case of an insect repellent, first shield, and a half hours later, the repellent, to avoid the effect of the second.

Bianca de Sa also responded to questions from the reader Renata. The reapplication of sunscreen after a swim without prejudice to its effect. But if there is a possibility of taking a shower of fresh water, dry and reapply is better, and even more comfortable for the child.

As the guards with fragrance, according to dermatologist, only those products are not suitable for those who are allergic to perfume. But there are many sunscreens on the market without fragrance.