Peter Attia MD | Can low-level sun exposure be protective against skin cancer? @PeterAttiaMD | Uploaded July 2024 | Updated October 2024, 9 hours ago.
This clip is from episode # 308 – AMA # 61: Sun exposure, sunscreen, and skin health: relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer, vitamin D production, and photoaging, how to choose a sunscreen, and more
In the full episode, they discuss:
-The impact of UV radiation on the skin
- Understanding solar UV: from the electromagnetic spectrum to skin health
- The role of sunlight in vitamin D production
- Factors contributing to vitamin D deficiency: insufficient UV exposure, magnesium levels, and more - Sun exposure needs for different skin types, and the limitations of current studies in defining vitamin D deficiency
- The acute and long-term effects of excessive UV exposure: sunburn, photoaging, and the increased risk of skin cancer
- Types of skin cancer and associations with UV exposure
- The complex relationship between melanoma and UV exposure
- Why UV exposure alone doesn’t necessarily explain the risk for melanoma
- Other risk factors for melanoma
- Tanning beds and skin cancer risk
- Balancing sun exposure: benefits and risks
- Tattoos and sun exposure
- The importance of regular skin checks, dermatologists, and emerging technologies showing promise for early detection of cancer
- Self-skin checks: what to look for
- Prevalence of skin cancer and the importance of early detection
- Summary of the major risk factors for melanoma
- The role of sunscreen in reducing skin cancer risk
- How sunscreen works, the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens, an explanation of SPF, and more
- How to determine the appropriate sunscreen SPF to use based on the UV index
- Choosing the right sunscreen for your individual needs
- The impact of water and perspiration on sunscreen effectiveness
- Chemical vs. mineral sunscreens: safety concerns and recommendations
- Concerns about hormone effects from chemical sunscreens
- Sunscreen summary: skin types, key considerations, recommended brands, and more
- More
Listen free (ep. # 308) on Peter's website or your favorite podcast player. Become a premium member to access our extensive show notes for this episode.
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The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more.
Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use
This clip is from episode # 308 – AMA # 61: Sun exposure, sunscreen, and skin health: relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer, vitamin D production, and photoaging, how to choose a sunscreen, and more
In the full episode, they discuss:
-The impact of UV radiation on the skin
- Understanding solar UV: from the electromagnetic spectrum to skin health
- The role of sunlight in vitamin D production
- Factors contributing to vitamin D deficiency: insufficient UV exposure, magnesium levels, and more - Sun exposure needs for different skin types, and the limitations of current studies in defining vitamin D deficiency
- The acute and long-term effects of excessive UV exposure: sunburn, photoaging, and the increased risk of skin cancer
- Types of skin cancer and associations with UV exposure
- The complex relationship between melanoma and UV exposure
- Why UV exposure alone doesn’t necessarily explain the risk for melanoma
- Other risk factors for melanoma
- Tanning beds and skin cancer risk
- Balancing sun exposure: benefits and risks
- Tattoos and sun exposure
- The importance of regular skin checks, dermatologists, and emerging technologies showing promise for early detection of cancer
- Self-skin checks: what to look for
- Prevalence of skin cancer and the importance of early detection
- Summary of the major risk factors for melanoma
- The role of sunscreen in reducing skin cancer risk
- How sunscreen works, the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens, an explanation of SPF, and more
- How to determine the appropriate sunscreen SPF to use based on the UV index
- Choosing the right sunscreen for your individual needs
- The impact of water and perspiration on sunscreen effectiveness
- Chemical vs. mineral sunscreens: safety concerns and recommendations
- Concerns about hormone effects from chemical sunscreens
- Sunscreen summary: skin types, key considerations, recommended brands, and more
- More
Listen free (ep. # 308) on Peter's website or your favorite podcast player. Become a premium member to access our extensive show notes for this episode.
--------
About:
The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more.
Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan.
Learn more: peterattiamd.com
Connect with Peter on:
Facebook: bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB
Twitter: bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW
Instagram: bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG
Subscribe to The Drive:
Apple Podcast: bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts
Overcast: bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast
Spotify: bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle
Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use
