Wellbeing quiz The Sun and the skin
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You may develop heat rashes when….
- The sweat glands on the skin are blocked
- UV rays damage the skin
- You develop skin allergy
Heat rash, also called prickly heat, is caused because of excessive sweating. As sweat glands become clogged, sweat leaks into surrounding tissue, causing irritation and redness.
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Exposure to the sun increases the production of melanin, which results in the tanning of the skin. What is melanin?
- Sweat gland
- Natural pigment
- Gene
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Sunburn is caused by.....
- Non-exposure to the sun
- UV radiation from the sun
- Bacteria residing on the skin
Redness, swelling of the skin, pain and blisters are the symptoms of sunburn.
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What is ringworm?
- Worm allergy
- A viral infection
- A fungal infection
Moistness of the skin caused by sweating can lead to fungal infections such as ringworm. The infection is called so because it causes a circular rash, resembling a worm coiled in the shape of a ring.
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
- Skin cancer and premature aging are not related to sun exposure
- SPF on sunscreen lotions tells you how well the product may protect you from UV rays
- Some people can develop hives, an allergic reaction to the sun