Skin cancer warning as UK faces highest ever UV levels due to drop in pollution from coronavirus crisis
Dr Sarah advises that people looking to spend time in the sun this week take the correct precautions in order to stop them getting skin cancer and other conditions.
Temperatures across the UK could reach up to 34C in some parts and Dr Firas Al-Niaimi, consultant dermatologist atBrits have been lapping up the hot weather this weekSpeaking to The Sun he said: “The incidence of skin cancers is rising, particularly in western countries with a fair-skinned population and increasing UV light. People should therefore be vigilant with regards to the risks associated with the sun. They should watch out for any change in existing moles.
Speaking to The Sun Dr Arora said: "To reduce your risk of developing skin cancer it is important to protect yourself from sunburn using a high spf sunscreen with a UV rating of 4/5. "The high level of UV Radiation we are receiving from the sun this week can damage the DNA in our skin cells and this could be a cause of skin cancer in the future.”BEACH BRAWLERSPM warns of new lockdown after 500k cram onto beaches to enjoy 33C weatherCOSTA CORONATikTok star Siya Kakkar kills herself age 16 as social media mournsDr Ross Perry added that there is no way of knowing whether or not you're going to get burnt so it's important to be prepared.
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