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Ali
05/02/08
Ali
Category:Skin Cancer

Does a UV treated face shield on a helmet protect the face or intensify the rays?

I am a female rancher in my 50's.  I ride an ATV up to 4,000 miles each summer checking cattle and water tanks.  My face gets wind burned and sun burned.  Would a helmet with a UV filtering face shield help protect my skin against serious damage or do the face shields intensify the...

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