Why is sun so dangerous for children?
Why is sun so dangerous for children?
The skin of children is thinner than the skin of adults. It has less self protection and suffers from sunburns much faster. Therefore, children should get a special protection against sun radiation.
Babies under the age of one year should avoid sun radiation completely.
The quantity of UV radiation children are getting in the first few years (0-6 years) are responsible for later skin cancer.
The risk factor pigments
This risk seems to depend on the huge of the pigment.
Persons with more pigments have a bigger risk suffering from melanomas. If you have more than 50 pigments look for a regular medical treatment - at least once a year.
