Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, the three types of skin cancer: malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) - are mainly caused by UV exposure through the sun.
However, a new drug which is normally used to treat high blood pressure, may protect against sun induced cell damage. Western University of Health
Sciences in the US found the drug, carvedilol, for sun cancer treatment.
It stopped cancer-causing DNA damage and cell death produced by ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays. The drug decreased the severity and number of tumours developing in mice and also delayed skin tumour formation more than sun cream.
According to Cancer Research UK, sunburn is a sign the DNA in your skin cells has been damaged by too much UV radiation. Exposure to painful sunburn
just once every two years, can increase your risk of melanoma skin cancer.
You can prevent sunburn by wearing clothes that cover every part of your body and application of suncream with an SPF above 30 and five star UVA rating more than 20 minutes before going outside.
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