Anonymous
Post 08/12/2025 13:23     Subject: the anti-sunscreen movement
Sun damage is real. So are the concerns with some chemicals in the sunscreen. I always use sunscreen, but only the physical type. The chemical type of sunscreen contains certain ingredients that are hormone disrupters, albeit very small amounts were absorbed.

Also, if you go to many Asian countries where sun protection is done with extremes. Lots of people wear sun protecting clothing, hats or use sun protection umbrellas. You can cut down your sunscreen use and get more protection by using these physical barriers.
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2025 12:13     Subject: the anti-sunscreen movement
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wear sunscreen and will continue to do so. I'm a pale blonde and I take care of my skin: I don't want age spots or wrinkles on my face.

However:

Recently I went to the doctor to talk about my insomnia. He insisted on bloodwork, and it seems that my Vitamin D level is extremely low. I've been given supplements and told to stop wearing sunscreen on my legs (I don't sit out in the sun at the pool or beach, so just incidental sun on the legs as I go about my day and errands). The doctor said that I'll start sleeping and feeling better when we get my Vitamin D levels up to normal, so we'll see.

Apparently this is the downside to scrupulously wearing sunscreen and avoiding sun in peak hours.





I did exactly what you're talking about and didn't put sunscreen on my lower legs and only wore long capri pants. I garden a lot outside and was outside watching my kid's sports. Within 2 years, I had skin cancer removed on my legs and have to go back for yearly checks. One of the scars is really ugly.

I know someone who has ugly scars from having skin removed near their eyelids from skin cancer.



I read women get more skin cancer in their legs because of skirts compared to men wearing trousers. Talk to a dermatologist not a PCP.

Liar.


Are you looking forward to getting back to school soon? Here's the proof.


https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/05/26/melanoma-skin-cancer-clothing-choices/
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2025 12:06     Subject: the anti-sunscreen movement
Not strongly related, but this discussion reminds me of how when I was a teen, it was pretty common for girls to slather themselves in baby oil and go lay out to get a tan. In retrospect, that probably wasn't the best idea
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2025 11:58     Subject: the anti-sunscreen movement
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wear sunscreen and will continue to do so. I'm a pale blonde and I take care of my skin: I don't want age spots or wrinkles on my face.

However:

Recently I went to the doctor to talk about my insomnia. He insisted on bloodwork, and it seems that my Vitamin D level is extremely low. I've been given supplements and told to stop wearing sunscreen on my legs (I don't sit out in the sun at the pool or beach, so just incidental sun on the legs as I go about my day and errands). The doctor said that I'll start sleeping and feeling better when we get my Vitamin D levels up to normal, so we'll see.

Apparently this is the downside to scrupulously wearing sunscreen and avoiding sun in peak hours.





I did exactly what you're talking about and didn't put sunscreen on my lower legs and only wore long capri pants. I garden a lot outside and was outside watching my kid's sports. Within 2 years, I had skin cancer removed on my legs and have to go back for yearly checks. One of the scars is really ugly.

I know someone who has ugly scars from having skin removed near their eyelids from skin cancer.



I read women get more skin cancer in their legs because of skirts compared to men wearing trousers. Talk to a dermatologist not a PCP.

Liar.
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2025 11:19     Subject: the anti-sunscreen movement
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wear sunscreen and will continue to do so. I'm a pale blonde and I take care of my skin: I don't want age spots or wrinkles on my face.

However:

Recently I went to the doctor to talk about my insomnia. He insisted on bloodwork, and it seems that my Vitamin D level is extremely low. I've been given supplements and told to stop wearing sunscreen on my legs (I don't sit out in the sun at the pool or beach, so just incidental sun on the legs as I go about my day and errands). The doctor said that I'll start sleeping and feeling better when we get my Vitamin D levels up to normal, so we'll see.

Apparently this is the downside to scrupulously wearing sunscreen and avoiding sun in peak hours.





I did exactly what you're talking about and didn't put sunscreen on my lower legs and only wore long capri pants. I garden a lot outside and was outside watching my kid's sports. Within 2 years, I had skin cancer removed on my legs and have to go back for yearly checks. One of the scars is really ugly.

I know someone who has ugly scars from having skin removed near their eyelids from skin cancer.



I read women get more skin cancer in their legs because of skirts compared to men wearing trousers. Talk to a dermatologist not a PCP.
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2025 11:18     Subject: the anti-sunscreen movement
Morning light is super beneficial and the potential for sunburn is limited. I hate the way sunscreen feels so I walk early (and a full hour of outdoor walking has so many benefits). But if I’m at a water park with the kids, I slather it on.