Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 5 months ago

What electromagnetic wave can cause skin cancer?

I work outdoors a lot, mostly in the sun, and sometimes I forget to put on sunscreen. My dad always warns me about skin cancer. I was wondering, what specific type of electromagnetic wave is the one that causes skin cancer, so I can be more careful?

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Radha Devi Radha Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Beta, woh suraj ki tez roshni hoti hai na, uski kirnein skin ke liye achhi nahi hoti. Bahut der dhoop mein rehne se skin kharab ho jaati hai. Doctor log bolte hain ki subah ki dhoop acchi hai, par din mein tez dhoop se bachna chahiye. Apna khayal rakho.

Neha Kulkarni Neha Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Ho na, sabse common toh UV rays hain, jo sun se aate hain. Woh hi skin cancer ka major reason hai. Isiliye sunscreen lagana important hai aur dhoop se bachna chahiye. Kya bolte ho?

Akash Sharma Akash Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bro, it's mostly UV radiation, you know, from the sun or even tanning beds. That's why dermatologists always nag about sunscreen and staying out of direct sunlight during peak hours. I used to ignore it, but now I'm more careful, don't want skin cancer na.

Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

So, the main culprit is ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This includes UVA and UVB rays from sunlight and even tanning lamps. They damage the DNA in your skin cells, which can lead to skin cancer over time. The best practical advice is to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily, even on cloudy days, and seek shade.

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Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

When we were young, no one talked about sun protection so much. We just enjoyed the sun. But now, seeing so many cases, it's clear the sun's rays, those UV ones, are very strong and can cause skin cancer. It's important to protect yourself, especially the youngsters. Listen to your elders and doctors.

Ramesh Gupta Ramesh Gupta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

It's a serious concern, but being mindful of sun exposure can make a big difference. Stay protected.

Smita Singh Smita Singh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I used to panic about every mole on my body after reading about skin cancer! But yes, it's UV radiation. The key is to be sensible: use sunscreen, stay in the shade, and get any suspicious spots checked by a dermatologist. Most of the time, things are harmless, but checking is always best for peace of mind.

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Aparna Das Aparna Das Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

The primary electromagnetic wave responsible for causing skin cancer is ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which comes mainly from the sun and artificial sources like tanning beds. It damages the DNA in skin cells. Protecting your skin from UV radiation with sunscreen and protective clothing is crucial, as advised by dermatologists.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

This is a very important question! It's the UV rays, especially UVA and UVB, from the sun. Long exposure without protection significantly increases the risk. I've always told my family to wear good sunscreen, hats, and avoid direct sun during peak hours. It's a simple step but so effective for prevention.

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