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WHAT IS THE AFFECT OF SUNSCREEN VITAMIN D SYNTHESIS?
With the arrival of summer in Turkey, the influence of the sun increases. Although the sun’s Rays are very important in terms of getting vitamin D, they also have many negative effects on the skin. Despite these negative effects, there are also those who do not protect themselves by saying that” sunscreens block the synthesis of vitamin D”. Well, what is right? A dermatologist who gives information about the damage caused by the sun’s rays to the skin, Turkey Medicals member and Turkish doctor, says what warnings are made…
The most important step that we will pay attention to in protecting from the sun is to avoid the sun, especially between 10.00-14.00, which is the steepest hours of solar lights. It is also preferable to always stand in the shade when we are outside. Not only in clear and sunny weather, but also on cloudy and closed days, 80 percent of ultraviolet (UV) rays reach the surface of the earth.
How can we be protected from harmful sun rays? Our clothes form an important barrier to protection from the sun in Turkey. Turkish sun hats and sunglasses should be used. Ideally, a hat with a 10 cm sunshade should be used and light-proof weaving should be preferred when choosing a hat.
Thick fabrics, tight woven fabrics, light drawn fabrics with washing, polyester garments have higher protective properties.
Faded or wet clothing has lower protective properties in Turkey. Sunglasses with a full UVA-UVB filter should be used to prevent the effects of sunlight on the eye and the formation of cataracts.
Beware of them when going out in the summer! Sunscreen creams, lotions should be applied 30 minutes before going out, renewed every 2-4 hours. The first replay, 30 minutes after going out in the sun, is known to increase activity.
If you are going to spend a long time in the sea or in the pool, water-resistant formulas should be preferred. Sunscreens should be applied again after swimming, excessive activity and drying.
Use your sunscreen like this to be effective. In terms of effective sunscreens, their abundant use is very important. All areas exposed to UV should be applied with sufficient thickness without rubbing to form layers.
Roughly the amount of sufficient sunscreen for the facial area is 1/3 teaspoon. When a quarter of this amount is applied, the protection of the product decreases by 8 times. Sunscreens should not be used to prolong sun exposure in Turkey during Aegean and Mediterranean sun, sea and sand.
Sunscreen should contain both UVB and UVA. When choosing sunscreen, you should choose broad spectrum products that protect against both UVA and UVB. Sunscreen in “physical savers” they physically obstruct the sun’s Rays (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide), broad-spectrum products they are used in combination with chemical preservatives.
Although the use of SPF 15 in winter is sufficient in areas with average Sun, this value remains insufficient in summer. Protection under SPF 15 should not be used, at least 30 Protection Factor creams should be used for the summer months.
Does sunscreen block vitamin D? The fear that the use of sunscreen will interfere with the synthesis of vitamin D has led people to avoid protection. However, only 10-20 minutes of exposure to the Turkish sun on the backs of the face and hands per day ensures the highest production of vitamin D, even if regular sunscreen is used.Tanning reduces vitamin D production. With increased age, the synthesis of vitamin D from the skin is significantly reduced.
For all these reasons, if vitamin D is deficient, it seems more logical to eliminate this deficiency by taking vitamin D support from outside instead of the sun’s rays in Turkey holidays, which are known for certain to lead to cancer for its synthesis.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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