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    Tanning Salons and Vitamin D Hype

    Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask Sue a question, send an email to feedback@skincancerconnection.com.Reader's Questions: Are tanning beds really that dangerous? I only use them once every few weeks or when I go on vacation. Besides,... Read moreChevron
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    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
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    Actinic Keratosis is a precancerous skin condition that develops when the skin is exposed to sun.

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