Advice from pharmacists to enjoy a healthy summer

2024-07-23 16:13:26

ABC SALUD for the Pharmacists Council.

In the summer, health risks also increase, because solar radiation can damage the skin and eyes. Added to this is that some medications can increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight and excessive heat increases the risk of dehydration. Aware of this, the General Council of Colleges of Pharmacists (CGCOF), through its members of Food, Dermopharmacy, Pharmacy and Optics and Acoustics, has launched an information campaign aimed at the population called «Winter maintenance 2024».

This foundation offers recommendations on skin and eye protection. Also about how medicinal plants with therapeutic purposes can help in accordance with the treatment of the dermis against the sun and remember how important it is to maintain good hydration in the summer. In addition, the campaign takes advantage of the health education power of the network of more than 22,200 pharmacies and more than 56,000 pharmacists who do their health work in these health establishments.

Skin protection

The Dermopharmacy Council reminds us of the importance of use sun protection to prevent sun exposure, photoaging and the appearance of skin cancer.

To do this, they recommend the use of broad-spectrum sunscreens, with a high sun protection factor suitable for each skin type and their use even on cloudy days, increased precautions for children, pregnant women and grown ups.

If we use sedative drugs – those that, combined with ultraviolet radiation, can cause skin reactions – special care must be taken, review the leaflet and consult a doctor or pharmacist if have any questions.

Eye protection

In addition to skin care, special attention must be paid to vision, This is how they remember it from the members of Óptica y Acústica in an action organized with the collaboration of Faramoda. The eyes have their own protective mechanisms against infrared radiation and visible light, but not ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Therefore, it is important to protect it as well approved sunglasses that guarantees effective protection. In this sense, they must have the CE marking, which guarantees that they comply with the minimum regulations required by the European Union and have filters that prevent UV radiation.

In addition, a number appears on the temples of the glasses, between 0 and 4, which indicates the amount of visible light that the lens can absorb. The higher the number, the higher the fire percentage.

Skin care starts from the inside

The Food and Drug Administration states that there are certain nutrients that help prepare and protect the skin against the sun’s radiation from the inside, such as carotenoids, vitamins E and C, and omega-3 fatty acids found in nuts. , vegetables, vegetables, fruit or fish, among other things.

Also, the board recommends drink between 2 and 2.5 liters of water per day, ending with the intake of fruits and vegetables; and avoid strong alcohol and caffeinated beverages.

For the use of oral sunscreens, the Food Council reminds that they will not replace topical sunscreens and that they are an addition that allows deep and comprehensive protection against the sun. If you have any questions about its use, contact your specialist.

Medicinal plants and winter

Phytotherapy, use of herbal medicine For therapeutic purposes, it can help complement skin care that includes sun protection and hydration by helping to restore the electrolyte balance in the body.

Members of the Pharmaceutical Industry of the General Council remember that this is the case of Polypodium leucotomos, calendula or aloe vera. There are also medicinal plants that increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, causing increased skin reactions, rashes, redness and irritation, such as essential oils of citrus, such as lemon or bergamot; or using St. John’s wort.

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