Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jayanand, Different skin pigments may be the answer. But remember, the average life span in India is 15 years less than in most of Western Europe or North America. The sun has more time to work its damage. Also, judging from my stay in India, there was so much air pollution in most cities that the sun had a difficult time penetrating. Larry Z * * * * The ozone was thicker back then!! Tina * * * * On Sat, Jun 22, 2013 at 12:29 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com>wrote: I have been exposed to the tropical sun all my life without any problems, nor do I personally know anyone here who has had any skin problems whatsoever, and none of us take precautions at all. It is just what you were brought up doing, or we have the pigments that work! My guess is using sunscreen and suchlike from an early age causes problems later on because you do not give your body a chance to get used to the sun. Whatever did all of you do before sunscreen was invented? Cheers Jayanand * * * * According to the dermatologist, a sailor himself, skin cancer is prevalent among boaters, bikers, and lovers of the outdoors at rates far higher than the general population. If you are exposed to hours of sunlight, and don't use adequate protection, you are at risk. If you spend?much of your time in the open from childhood to social security, you will almost certainly get it. WEAR THAT SUNSCREEN!!! Larry Z