There’s a feeling of invincibility that comes with
childhood. If you’ve ever had a child
roll their eyes at you as you try to explain the importance of not talking to
strangers or wearing a seatbelt, you understand how difficult it can be to make
them understand that certain dangers are real.
A new study of 585 children using UV photography to show hidden signs of
sun damage has made the specter of skin cancer all too real.
For the study, children were photographed using standard
photography, cross-polarized photography and UV photography. The results revealed more than the mottled
pigmentation and dark spots that indicate photoaging, it unfortunately
uncovered that even 12 and 13 year olds are showing signs of advanced sun
damage. The severity of which showed a
high correlation with known risk factors such as having light-colored skin,
blue eyes, red hair, and already visible freckling.
The researchers hope the images get more kids to think about
sun safety. It’s hard to ignore the evidence
when it’s written on your own face; and the photography doesn’t lie. The more damage highlighted in the UV images,
the greater the cancer risk. I generally
don’t like scare tactics, but will use them if I can save a child from facing
melanoma later in life. Our Visia
complexion analysis can expose hidden damage and make recommendations for
renewal and maintenance going forward.
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