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| Name | Sun exposure, sunscreen, and skin health: skin cancer, vitamin D, & more (AMA 61 sneak peek) |
| Video Uploader | Video From Peter Attia MD |
| Upload Date | This Video Uploaded At 01-07-2024 07:30:15 |
| Video Discription | View show notes here: https://bit.ly/4crxcth Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter delves into two topics that have generated a lot of questions over the years: skin cancer & sunscreen. He begins by exploring the basics of UV radiation, discussing its effects on vitamin D conversion, photoaging, & its role in skin cancer. He examines various skin types, discussing their implications for sun exposure & vitamin D levels, as well as how to determine where you fall on the skin type scale. He then delves into the various types of skin cancer, with a particular emphasis on melanoma, exploring its complex relationship with UV exposure & other contributing risk factors. Additionally, he covers tanning beds, the importance of early skin cancer detection through regular skin checks, & the often confusing topic of sunscreen. He explains how sunscreen affects UV radiation & skin cancer risk, what SPF levels to choose, the differences between organic & mineral sunscreens, & what to consider when selecting the best sunscreen for your needs. In this sneak peek, we discuss: 00:11 - The impact of UV radiation on the skin 02:38 - Understanding solar UV: from the electromagnetic spectrum to skin health 07:12 - The role of sunlight in vitamin D production 08:45 - Factors contributing to vitamin D deficiency: insufficient UV exposure, magnesium levels, & more 11:22 - Sun exposure needs for different skin types, & the limitations of current studies in defining vitamin D deficiency 15:10 - The effects of excessive UV exposure: sunburn, photoaging, & risk of skin cancer 17:40 - Types of skin cancer & associations with UV exposure In the full episode, we also discuss: -The complex relationship between melanoma & UV exposure; -Why UV exposure alone doesn’t necessarily explain the risk for melanoma; -Other risk factors for melanoma; -Tanning beds & skin cancer risk; -Balancing sun exposure: benefits and risks [38:15]; -Tattoos and sun exposure; -The importance of regular skin checks, dermatologists, and emerging technologies showing promise for early detection of cancer; -Self-skin checks: what to look for; -Prevalence of skin cancer and the importance of early detection [49:30]; -Summary of the major risk factors for melanoma; -The role of sunscreen in reducing skin cancer risk; -How sunscreen works, the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens, an explanation of SPF, and more; -How to determine the appropriate sunscreen SPF to use based on the UV index; -Choosing the right sunscreen for your individual needs; -The impact of water and perspiration on sunscreen effectiveness; -Chemical vs. mineral sunscreens: safety concerns and recommendations; -Concerns about hormone effects from chemical sunscreens; -Sunscreen summary: skin types, key considerations, recommended brands, and more; -More. -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. 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