Specialists warned about the danger of sunscreen creams

Specialists have urged people not to be deceived by high protection factors on sunscreen products. According to their data, creams with SPF 30 and above provide sufficient skin protection.

As reported by BAKU.WS, Head of the Dermatology Department at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine Hatice Uce Özkol stated that counterfeit and low-quality sunscreen products are causing serious skin diseases.

According to her, products purchased online and at retail outlets without proper oversight have in some cases led to patients being hospitalized in intensive care.

The dermatologist emphasized that during the summer months it is especially important to avoid direct sunlight between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. When outdoors during these hours, the use of sunscreen is mandatory.

The specialist also noted that ultra-high SPF values of 90 or 100 provide no additional benefit:

"Products with SPF 30 and above provide a sufficient level of protection. The main thing is the quality of the product and its suitability for the skin type."

Doctors recommend purchasing sunscreen exclusively at pharmacies and only after consulting with a dermatologist. According to them, cheap and counterfeit products can cause pigmentation spots, burns, and other serious skin problems.