Seelhammer, Todd2008-12-022008-12-022008-12-02https://hdl.handle.net/11299/45623The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.This pamphlet was created to inform patients about how sunlight interacts with their bodies. It defines what sunlight is and how the ultraviolet radiation that is a part of sunlight affects skin. A discussion about sunburn and suntan is undertaken and an outline of how sunlight can act in a harmful way is included. Lastly steps to protect oneself from sunlight is outlined that take into consideration the latest scientific research. Essentially avoidance combined with barrier methods such has broad brimmed hats supplemented with broad spectrum sunscreen is the best way to prevent the harmful effects of sunlight.en-USSunSPFSunscreenSunburnSuntanUVOther