is it normal that I need to apply more sunscreen to certain parts of my body? (linux.community)

submitted 4 months ago by vestmoria@linux.community to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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this is strange, but I have the feeling I have to apply more sunscreen to my arms and shoulders. OTOH I feel my legs and torso don't need as much stuff, neither does my face.

When I sunbath I only wear my swim trunks and I lay on the ground, which means my legs and torso receive the same amount of radiation as my arms and shoulders.

I could understand that my arms and shoulders needed more sunscreen if I walked under the sun, but that's rarely the case: I lay on the ground.

Does this happen to you?

my arms are thinner than my legs: do I need more sunscreen in the areas where blood vessels are thinner / muscles are leaner?

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[-] Habahnow@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 months ago

I know people that would easily get sun burnt on their nose. I suppose certain parts of your body would be more sensitive to the sun but I'm not certain what causes that. hoping someone with more knowledge and chip in.

I apply sunscreen to all parts of my body if I'm going out to the sun for long periods of time. I haven't noticed certain parts of my body being more sensitive than others either.

slight tangent: Dermatologists all recommend against tanning and especially recommend wearing sunscreen if you're going to be at a higher than 3/4 UV indexed sunlight for prolonged periods of time. It damages skin and encourages skin cancer.

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