Monday, February 13, 2012

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mkstump

F.D.A. Approves New Sunscreen Labeling Initiative

Great news for us consumers! The New York Times announced today that the F.D.A. has approved a new labeling system which will require sunscreen manufacturer's to not only give us the SPF of sunscreens, which indicates how well the screen protects against UVB light, but to also give us an indicator of how well the... Read moreChevron
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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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Dermatologist

Debunking Sunscreen Myths

Hi, today I want to discuss two recent topics related to skin cancer and sun protection that have been discussed in the popular press. The first is the idea that sunscreen is dangerous and causes skin cancer and the second is the benefits of the sun in promoting vitamin D formation for protection from cancer. Critics of sunscreens and sunblocks... Read moreChevron