For years now you have probably been told that wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen is necessary in protecting your skin from the cancer-causing UVA and UVB rays. But has anyone ever told you about the importance of infrared protection as well? Infrared rays (IR) come from the sun and have a longer wavelength than the cancer-causing UVA and UVB […]
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http://www.fox13news.com/health/144531122-story TAMPA (FOX 13) – When it comes to sunscreens, we all know the drill. Use a broad spectrum SPF 30 or greater, and slather on a shot glass full. New research is helping prove its benefits and show sun bathers what dangers they might face. “It’s the first solid data that we have that is not only prevents […]
Melanoma on the Rise Years ago, sun protection was nothing but an afterthought for Bob Schultz. After all, he lived in the tropical paradise of Barbados for seven months. But nearly 50 years later, the harsh sunlight in the Caribbean combined with a lifetime of sun exposure caught up with him. Schultz,of the Village De LaVista, has had eight cancerous areas removed from different regions of […]
Limiting sun exposure requires a commitment and some planning, especially for those of us living along Florida’s west coast. Read along as the Chief of Dermatology at USF’s School of Medicine puts us all on Burn Notice. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 700 deaths from sun-related exposure are reported annually. Heat exhaustion is one of […]
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Nearly 28 million people tan indoors in the United States each year. Of these, 2.3 million are teens. What many of these people may not know, is that ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds, is a carcinogen, or cancer causing agent. UV light is associated with the development of skin cancer, such as […]
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Recently some are stating that sunscreen containing retinyl palmitate can cause skin cancer. This is not true. The FDA scientists have demonstrated that retinyl palmitate of 0.1% or 0.5% applied in the morning to hairless rats and then exposed to four hours of UV-exposure was associated with increased growth rates of skin tumors and lesions, not skin cancer. However, […]
There are so many sunscreens and it can be overwhelming in choosing the best one for you and your family. Most important is that you use a broad spectrum sunblock effective against UVA and UVB rays with an SPF of 30 or higher and reapply often. Sunblock with Mexoryl or Avobenzone give ultimate protection from UVA rays and free radical […]