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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation Harms More Than Just Your Skin
UV rays can give you a sunburn, but other than your skin, you'll be surprised to find out what else UV rays harm.
Ultraviolet (UV) rays do not only affect your skin, they also affect your eyes and immune system too. Our compounding pharmacy near Santa Monica wants you to be aware of the different UV ray health risks.
One of the sunniest months of the year, July is a time when UV exposure is likely to be the greatest. Not surprisingly, July is National UV Safety Awareness Month. This summer, protect your health by learning about the many ways in which UV rays damage your body.
But First, What Is Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation?
Radiation is the release of energy from a source; specifically, UV radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation. While the sun is the main source of UV rays, UV rays are also found in tanning beds. It’s not healthy to completely avoid UV rays, but avoiding excessive exposure is important.
Skin Cancer
UV rays can cause an allergic reaction or rash depending on the type of UV rays. UVA rays can cause wrinkles in your skin. UVB rays can cause sunburns which directly damage your skin cells' DNA. Both types of UV rays can cause skin cancer.
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Eye Problems
UV rays can cause the front of your eye (the cornea) to become burned or inflamed. Inflamed corneas may lead to cataracts (cloudy lens in your eye) and pterygium (growth of tissue on your eye). Both health problems can impair your vision.
Immune System
UV rays can weaken your immune system. When your immune system is weak, it has a harder time fighting infections. This can lessen the effects of vaccines and increase your chance of becoming sick.
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Our compounding pharmacy near Santa Monica also wants you to be aware that some medications increase your sensitivity to UV rays and subsequently, make you more prone to sunburns.
About ABC Pharmacy of Beverly Hills
ABC Pharmacy of Beverly Hills is a compounding pharmacy that serves patients in Santa Monica and surrounding areas. ABC Pharmacy of Beverly Hills boasts highly trained pharmacists dedicated to creating compounded medications for your individual needs. For more information about ABC Pharmacy of Beverly Hills, visit their website at www.pharmacyofbeverlyhills.com
