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Dr. Berman Answers Your Questions About Skin Cancer

Kevin Berman, MD, PhD
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Kevin Berman, M.D., Ph.D., is a practicing dermatologist in Atlanta,...

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Each sunscreen tends to have several chemicals that protect the skin from the sun .
  • A zinc oxide or titanium dioxide containing sunscreen is recommended as zinc and titanium protect the skin by reflecting sun light from the skin back into the atmosphere.

  • Most other active sunscreen ingredients protect the skin by absorbing the sunlight before it can affect the skin cells. While this is effective, each ingredient may only absorb sunlight of specific wavelengths.

  • An important ingredient is called Parsol 1789 or avobenzone, which absorbs the longer wavelengths of sunlight.


Note: Most importantly, one must find a sunscreen that is tolerated well so it is used often. A sunscreen is of no use if it is not used often!
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Actinic Keratosis is a precancerous skin condition that develops when the skin is exposed to sun.

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