In Germany, the number of deaths from skin cancer has more than doubled within the last 20 years. A dermatologist reveals how you can best protect yourself from the sun.
A high sun protection factor in sun or day creams "should not tempt you to mindlessly sunbathe", says Dr. Christian Drerup. If the skin suffers from sunburn, the expert advises relieving the pain by cooling. Ice packs, on the other hand, can cause further damage due to the direct cold on the skin.