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Be Aware of the "B" in UVB Rays

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Amy Hendel began her media career as a Recurring Contributor to KCBS...

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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  When it comes to skin cancer - it's the UVB rays we need to be aware of.  According to recent research, our bodies are less capable of repairing the damage that UVB rays cause.  When researchers exposed cells to UVA and UVB rays, though both caused damage - the UVB rays were implica...
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    Sue
    Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    Thanks so much for this info.  I do put sunscreen on the kids everyday, at home before they ventrure outside.  It makes a big difference and I have had no burns on the kids (4.5 years, 2.5 years, 15 months).

     

    All the bestm sue

     

    PS - You can check for suncreeen tips and sunburn information on our site.

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Actinic Keratosis is a precancerous skin condition that develops when the skin is exposed to sun.

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