Boatwoman Bonnet

[Hudds Lad]

1 hour ago, Ray T said:

 

Protected their ears and faces from the effects of UV, though they probably didn't realise this at the time.

 

As a side, five years ago I was diagnosed with a Basal Cell Carcinoma on one of my ears. The medical people said this was probably due to over exposure to UV in the course of my life.

I had spent about 50% of my career working outside, many years dinghy and offshore sailing, never thought to put sun factor cream on my ears.

All is ok, I went to the GP early and an operation delt with the tumour.

Incidentally women tend to be less affected as often they have long hair covering their ears.

Father-in-law has just recently had same op before Christmas, spent most of his working life as a gamekeeper, i always bang some sunscreen on my ear tops now because of this.