They drive social works discounts for sunscreens

"Girls, did you see how much sunscreen? Incomprarable," says a mother in a WhatsApp group, and attacked the photo of a gondola in which prices are read: between $ 600 and $ 1.000.And he clarifies that there was no option because his children needed him for the pool, so he appealed to the card and made the purchase in three installments.

If these products have always been somewhat expensive, currently due to price increase, they have become unattainable for many pockets.It is estimated that some brands have increased their market value to 100%.Therefore, it becomes the possibility of receiving some discount, in particular coverage of social works and prepaid including them in the Compulsory Medical Plan (PMO).

This is one of the skin cancer prevention tools, in addition to avoiding sun exposure at risk hours, and therefore it is pointed out that it is a health issue.Exposure to UV of the Sun is one of the main causes of this type of cancer.

With the intention of advancing in this regard, a project has been presented at the Nation Congress, which bears the signing of Deputy Fabio Quetglas, a member of the Radical Block.

To prosper, all the providers of health services, social works and prepaid must incorporate as a mandatory benefit the coverage of sunscreens with factor 30 (fps 30) or higher, indicated through medical prescription and according to each type of skin.

This project was presented in March and for now the next period of ordinary sessions must wait.But he is already talking, especially because of the endorsement they seem to give him from various readers.

For example, from OSEP, the social work of public employees in Mendoza, recognized that they evaluate, on their own initiative, to include any of these products, beyond the law.

This as long as the real efficacy of them is determined, taking into account that some are cosmetic use, such as the Bronzers.This was pointed out to the Andes Sergio Benítez, director of Health of the official provider, who said it is one of the issues proposed by the new management.

In any case, he also clarified, as they did at the same time of other entities, which cannot be said that this action avoids 100% of cancer cases, since there are other risk factors.Among them are the essential, which is to avoid exposure to the sun at a certain critical schedule: from 11 to 16.

On the other hand, there is also a medical guarantee to advance in this regard.This was implied by Dr. Gabriel Bittar, a reference in Mendoza of the Association for the Fight against Cancer and a member of the Argentine Dermatology Society.

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"It's something we all agree on.There are social works that cover you a moisturizing cream but do not cover you a sunscreen, "said the professional.

He also stressed that even this will be one of the central themes that plan to promote from the World Cancer Congress that will be held in the middle of next year in Buenos Aires.

Fundamentals

The project text highlights that there is scientific evidence about the increasing damage caused by sun exposure."Let's keep in mind that the effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV) on the skin are cumulative, progressive and irreversible.According to studies in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s it is concluded that we can attribute to exposure to sunlight almost 90% of cases of non -melanomas and 65% of cancer melanomas in the skin, "he says.

It emphasizes that there is no style data in the country but assume that the trend is the same and warns that there is talk of increases in the number of cases of between 2% and 3% per year.On the other hand, they seek to differentiate in the letter to the cosmetic protectors from those who are not.

Bittar stressed that, unless you live in a basement, protectors must be applied all year and every day, since grape radiation is present at all stations and is equally risky to develop cancer than UVB."Patients state that protectors are expensive.A family of four members has to carry several containers for a 10 or 12 days vacation, they will need about $ 4.000, but in addition, as they find expensive, less amount than necessary, "he said.

Repairs

From the Council of Provincial Social Works and Services of the Argentine Republic they filed qualms at these initiatives, since they consider that it is not their responsibility to respond to this.

Dr. Martín Baccaro, president of the entity, considered that it is first necessary.In this regard, he said that there is an intervention.

On the other hand, he warned about the pressures exercised by manufacturing companies so that this will prosper."The medical indication is to avoid sun exposure at dangerous schedules and that is the main prevention mechanism," he said.And he continued: "In the case of people who are exposed for labor issues when they are carried out outdoors, companies or ART (labor risk insurance) should take care of them", because "it has to do with security".

Finally, from his point of view, if there are those who decide to expose themselves to the sun, the protector should run on his own."We do not agree that it is the social works that cover the protectors, to the people who do climbing do not finance the harness," he culminated.

Detection

Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers are the most common, according to the American Cancer Society.They must add the melanoma type and other less frequent types.The first two can be suspected if the skin looks like this:

* Plan, firm, pale or yellow areas that can resemble a scar a lot.

* High reddish spots that could cause itching.

* Red spots that are rough or squamous, and that could bleed or form scab.

* Red or pink, bright and pearly protuberances that can have blue, brown or black areas.

* Pink growth or bump with elevated edges and a sunk area in the center.

* Open ulcers (which may have suppuration or shining areas) and that are not cured, or that if they heal.

* Water growths similar

Prevention

The following care against sun exposure should be maintained throughout the year:

* Avoid exposing yourself to the sun between 10 and 16.

* Protect yourself in shadow places.

* Cover with clothes, hats and sun glasses.

* Dark colors and closed plot fabrics prevent greater UV ray passage, but they are usually hot.In summer the use of light colors and baggy garments is recommended.

* Use sunscreen of more than 30 fps.

* Especially protect the children of the Sun.Babies under 1 year should avoid exposure completely.Children over one year should receive close attention since they carry out numerous outdoor activities and have more sensitive skin than adults.