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Anyone have tips on sun protection?
Transplants | Last Active: May 8, 2022 | Replies (115)Comment receiving replies
Ever since @gingerw mentioned getting sun through the car windows I've found myself being very aware of this. It's actually incredible how much time I spend driving around with sun directly on me. Has anyone else noticed this too? Maybe I need and SPF shirt in the car with to slip on from time to time as added protection? Thanks @gingerw for bringing this to my attention, who knows it may save me a skin cancer problem down the road (pun intended)!
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I found out how strong sun rays are thru car windows when I drove to NM from MN in late fall a few years ago! I was stunned at how dark my arms were!! I now always cover my body in long sleeves, lotion and put up detachablble/see-thru screens on the side windows!! I had skin cancer on my nose that left a deep snaky scar.
@jolinda I do know I have gotten color on my arms when in the car for a long time, but that was quite a while ago. Funny, it hasn't happened for quite a while. I wonder if my windows have a slight tint. If so it's definitely not very noticeable.
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I use the SPF long sleeve shirts all time living in Florida. In the car I normally have short sleeve shirts and will slip on sleeves only that cover arms. I purchased them online and at Nike outlets. Work great
@jolinda, I like the Coolibar UVA clothing. I think it is made in MN. And it is soft and quite fashionable. There are specifications for all sorts of activities (swimming, active/moisture wick/casual/dressy/shawls and accessories) Right now there are a lot of items on sale for end of season. http://www.coolibar.com
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@jolinda I am glad to have brought that to light. Some background on that from my story. In 1988 I was diagnosed w/ systemic lupus, and had severe light sensitivity. My rheumatologist prescribed tinted windows. Here in CA, windows on driver's and front passenger doors must remain clear. I have had tinted windows for 30 years, and have had numerous traffic stops for my windows. The only actual citation I received, was fought in court, along with a lot of documentation. My basic argument was that not allowing my tinted windows sentenced me to living like a vampire, and robbing me of any semblance of normal life. The judge threw the case out; the officer was livid. Now w/ multiple skin cancers, my tinted windows have been a factor to protect me, along w/ sunscreen. My malignant melanoma BTW, was on right forearm, and took flap surgery w/ 32 stitches. I lost muscle, tissue, and nerves, so it is an everyday reminder, right in my face, of what can happen.
Ginger