Pollution and Skin Cancer : Delhi’s air is becoming poisonous. The level of pollution is becoming dangerous. The AQI (Air Quality Index) of many nearby areas is also exceeding the danger level. Small particles present in the air can harm health in many ways. Due to this, the problems of cough, headache, eye irritation and fatigue are increasing. People living in air pollution for a long time may also be at risk of skin cancer. Experts are advising everyone to be careful and take precautions.
Air pollution is very dangerous for health
Breathing pollution i.e. poisonous air causes the same harm as smoking 12 cigarettes a day. It can damage the lungs. Staying in this air can cause serious heart diseases.
Risk of skin cancer due to pollution
Experts say that prolonged exposure to pollution can lead to the risk of skin cancer. Actually, polluted air contains many types of harmful small particles, among which volatile organic compounds, polycyclic aromatic pollutants and particulate matter are very prominent. It is not easy to wash out these particles after entering the body. Gradually they start causing serious damage to the skin and can become fatal.
The most damage to the skin is caused by pollution
Experts believe that the skin suffers the most from air pollution. Due to this, the skin not only gets damaged, the face also withers before age and pimples and spots can form, due to which the face starts looking old. The reason for this is premature skin aging caused by pollution. Due to pollution, extra pigmentation and wrinkles appear on the skin, the skin becomes dry and cracks appear on it. This can also cause complaints of allergy and eczema.
How to protect skin from the danger of pollution
1. Keep the skin moisturized. Apply coconut oil and good moisturizer cream.
2. Do not bathe with too hot water.
3. Drink plenty of water to keep the skin hydrated.
4. Go outside only with your skin covered.
5. Do not go for a walk when there is heavy traffic.
6. Take full care of food. Eat green leafy vegetables, whole grains and fruits.
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