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Sun protection and new treatments help aging skin
Q: I spent too much time in the sun when I was younger, without sunscreen. Now my skin is paying the price. What's my best chance of repairing the damage, or at least stopping my skin from aging any faster? A: The best way to lessen the appearance of...Tags: Medical Specialization, Cosmetic Procedures, Plastic Surgeons, Physical Conditions, Harvard Medical School
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Consumer Reports: Best sunscreens
We count on sunscreens to protect us from the sun’s harmful UV rays. The higher the SPF the better the protection. Right? Not necessarily. Consumer Reports tested a dozen sunscreens both lotions and sprays and finds there is no guarantee you are...
Tags: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer, Consumers
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Don't let the sun catch you tanning
I am a member of the baby oil generation. Half a century ago, we spent our summers at the pool, slick with a kind of fluid magnifying glass that turned our skin red, then brown. You wouldn't have been caught dead without a suntan back in the day. And...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Skin Cancer, Dermatologists, Health and Medical Professionals, Internists
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Shining a light on SPF labels: FDA's new regulation will take out the guessing game of which lotion to use while in the sun
marieg@herald-mail.comTeenagers don’t get skin cancer. At least, that’s what Katie Carmichael believed. But an indentation on her leg tells a different story — a scar that remains five years after a specialist removed an inch of flesh, half a centimeter...Tags: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Health Organizations, Hospitals and Clinics, Physical Conditions, Mayo Clinic
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New sunscreen labels provide better information
Q: I went to buy sunscreen. I spend a lot of time in the pool and wanted to buy a sunscreen that was waterproof. I couldn't find any. Have the labels changed? A: Most sunscreen products have new labels. Mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...Tags: Boston, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer, Dermatologists, Health and Medical Professionals
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Facts about new rules for sunscreen
This year, consumers will start seeing some label changes on sunscreen bottles, as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. To be better informed sunscreen users before hitting the beach, we turned to Dr. Tina Venetos, a board-certified...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Physical Conditions, Age Spots, Drugs and Medicines
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OUR HEALTH: Beware of the Sun
First thing: Anyone can get skin cancer, and they get it from the UV, or ultraviolet rays of the sun as well as sun lamps and tanning booths. Light-skinned, fair-haired and light-eyed people do have a greater risk, but dark-skinned people get it as well....
Tags: Medical Specialization, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Chemosurgery, Cancer, Cataracts
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Keeping kids safe during summertime
Clark County Health DepartmentChildhood memories are flavored with fun summertime activities including trips to the beach, walks to the ice cream shop and rides around the neighborhood. But while you and your kids enjoy the seemingly carefree elements of summer, emergency room doctors...Tags: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Skin Cancer, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Sunscreen-label changes ease product confusion
Rows upon rows of sunscreen products fill area pharmacy sections, but it will be a little bit easier to choose the correct product this summer. Sunscreen packaging is changing due to mandates from the Food and Drug Administration that require more...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer, Dermatologists, Skin Damage
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New sunscreen labels designed to shed light on products
So, there you are in the sunscreen aisle, where the number of products on the shelves is approximately equal to the number of grains of sand on a beach. How to choose? Read the labels. Your decision may still not be easy, but new labeling regulations...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Values, Religion and Belief, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Physical Conditions
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Daily sunscreen may prevent skin aging
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Using sunscreen every day may help protect against aging skin, according to a new study from Australia. Although the benefits of sunscreen are well know when it comes to preventing sunburns and lowering skin cancer risks,...Tags: Medical Specialization, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Physical Conditions, Skin Conditions, Beta-Carotene
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Consumer Reports: Store brands top latest sunscreen ratings
In Consumer Reports' latest Ratings of sunscreens, Up & Up (Target) Continuous Spray Sport SPF 50 and Equate (Wal-Mart) Ultra Protection Lotion SPF 50 earned the highest scores in tests and were among the least expensive. Some of the priciest sunscreens...Tags: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Walmart, Skin Cancer, Consumers, Target
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