Show The Utah Statesman Friday JrrV I' Doctor warns fair skinned against simlbi Watch out if you have light hair blue eyes and Ur Ain! Those same sunny skies which are tempt- be full of danger if you're ing you outside may Dr Mark Taylor LDS to according dermatologist Hospital “Persons with these traits are usually the first to be sunburned” explains Taylor "Their skin contains relatively little pigmentation— a coloring matter which protects the skin by absorbing damaging M rays” Pigmentation permits persons with daker complexions to tolerate more sun exposure Sunburn occurs when there is acute radiation damage to a person’s skin caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays "These rays literally cook the victim's Ain damaging the uppermost layer" said Tsvkxr everyone experiences some degree of sunat one time or another The easiest time to a bum is on a clear day when the sun is directly overhead However damage can also Almost burn take place on overcast days since ultraviolet rays pass easily through clouds Natcr areas are particularly dangerous since the damaging rays can burn as they come down from the sky and then again when they are reflected the water s surface Similar problems can occur by near lightly-colore- d buildings and sandy areas The first indication of a sunburn is simply redness in the effected area Initially the bum doesn’t hurt although the skin will begin to sting and swell within a few hours If the burn is serious the skin will blister as well causing a great deal of pain Persons with a mild sunburn should take two aspirins every four hours to decrease the inflammation A topical cortisone cream or lotion can also be applied to reduce the discomfort 1 he redness and swelling in milder cases usually lasts two to five days and is followed by a short period when the damaged skin peels "You should avoid the sun or use an effective sunscreen lotion ' during this time" explains Taylor The best and easiest step to take imTr sfrly after discovering a bum is to get out of the atm If this isn’t possible the victim should cower Ua twin ' with clothing or sunscreen lotion Commercial sunscreen products are indexed wi") the most protective lotion graded lJ Hus meant it will take 15 times as much sun to bum a person wearing that lotion as someOtne without any prow tion Lotions with lower index numbers offer lev protection but allow some tanning “The most effective time to use a sunscreen is C before ever going out into the sun Even persona with darker complexions suffer a great deal pf damage when they bum and dun cancer is one Lie manifestation of repeated skin burning" Taylor t ’ adds Fortunately most sunburns are relatively However there are many cases each year Tr notes which involve second degree bums and prompt medical attention Gty sessions to be attended by Exec Council kyjha Nelson A resolution requiring two dYAIfiHRl Sf5©icl: rrtsg tulinilSESrli (Kj(XNV Ilf c Executive Council representatives to regularly attend open sessions of the Logan Municipal Council passed duri- Executive ng Wednesday's Council meeting Entertainment Vice Presid- ent Brian Shearer wrote the W ss a result of the Municipal Council's ban on dancing past midnight on Saordays During last week’s ExCouncil meeting Nearer said he was concerned Aout what the ecutive Municipal Council might pass during the et when fewer students USU Ike resolution 82-- 3 that one of the vntativc$ be the ex-vpresident the Slhe chairman of the Affairs Board or his r ii ' ct ap- - £rer also introduced first 82-that twill allow students ticket for the Rie Cafeteria that could for meals on 1 Resolution 2 al p-j- Wads Cwremfy there is ticket a T1 skJ students can use Airing the week and ! ! a 10-me- al ticket that students Monday through Wright campus vice presi--T- ? revd the charter String Wednet- - :y f T?ou M wad that the vice president the ASUSU ‘dsrnan” “-t- ' cu“Cd the campus f fmident shad act he r’J sttsdent am- - CP2CIAL Gilo's ZT'ZTJu’O c: "i isvitJf T t L 1 |