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Turkish doctors warn of skin cancer risk from inadequate sun protection
Doctors at Izmir City Hospital, including Dermatology specialist Doç. Dr. Meltem Türkmen and Ophthalmology specialist Dr. Emrah Utku Kabataş, said sunscreen and sunglasses are health necessities, not accessories, and should be used throughout the year. They advised applying at least two finger‑lengths of broad‑spectrum sunscreen to the face and neck and emphasized that both UVA and UVB rays cause skin aging and increase the risk of skin cancer.
Medical Park Göztepe Hospital’s plastic‑reconstructive surgeon Dr. Emrah Köksal added that long‑term, unprotected sun exposure, chronic wounds and genetic factors are major contributors to skin tumours. He warned that non‑healing lesions, changes in moles or repeated bleeding may signal cancer and require prompt medical assessment. Early diagnosis allows smaller surgical interventions. Köksal also recommended additional protection such as wide‑brim hats, protective clothing, shade and avoiding peak sun hours, especially for children who suffered severe sunburns.
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Doç. Dr. Meltem Türkmen · Dr. Emrah Köksal · Dr. Emrah Utku Kabataş · Izmir City Hospital · Medical Park Göztepe Hospital
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Additional protection includes wide‑brim hats, protective clothing, shade and avoiding peak sun hours.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Early diagnosis of skin cancer enables less extensive surgery and better outcomes.
- [● 2 SOURCES] At least two finger‑lengths of sunscreen should be applied to the face and neck. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] UVA and UVB rays cause skin aging, wrinkles, spots and increase skin‑cancer risk. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sunscreen should be used year‑round, not only in summer. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Non‑healing wounds, changes in moles or chronic lesions may indicate skin cancer and need medical evaluation.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sunscreen and sunglasses are health necessities, not accessories. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Long‑term unprotected sun exposure is a major risk factor for skin tumours.