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Sun Protection for Children's Skin
Reader's Question: I've heard that sunscreen may cause skin irritation for children's sensitive skin. It can't be that bad for my kids to play outdoors and get a little bit tan, right?
Sue's Response: Think of it this way: We constantly tell our children to be safe. Put on your seatbelt. Look ... Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Debunking Sunscreen Myths
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...discuss two recent topics related to skin cancer and sun protection that have been discussed in... Read more »
Self Tanner and Other Healthy Skin Habits
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...feel. A good habit to form is the appropriate use of sun protection. For the new year and... Read more »
Holiday Vacations Shouldn't be a Vacation from Skin Protection
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...physical barrier from the sun and will give you good sun protection while still enjoying reading... Read more »
How to Avoid Sunburn This Summer
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...sunscreens. A no-rub spray sunscreen provides good sun protection with minimal mess. Try... Read more »
The Power of Sunscreen
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...and cosmetics for women contain sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater. ... Read more »
Health Guide
Liver spots
...try to avoid exposure during these hours. Use high quality sunscreens, preferably with SPF (sun protection factor) ratings of at least 15. Apply sunscreen at least a half hour before... Read more »Squamous cell cancer
...mid-day, so try to limit exposure during these hours. Use high-quality sunscreens, preferably with SPF (sun protection factor) ratings of at least 15. Apply the sunscreen at least 30 minutes... Read more »Sunburn
...ultraviolet-protected sunglasses are all recommended to prevent excessive sun exposure. Wearing a sunscreen with high sun protection factor (SPF) is recommended. The higher SPF numbers indicate... Read more »Faking It: The New Way to Tan
...according to Dr. Michael F. Holick of the Boston University School of Medicine. "Since some exposure to sunlight is beneficial to your health, it is reasonable that if you wish to be exposed to... Read more »Basal cell carcinoma
...shirts, long skirts, or pants. Always use sunscreen: Apply high-quality sunscreens with SPF (sun protection factor) ratings of at least 15. Look for sunscreens that block both UVA and... Read more »Images
Medications
...skin color. It should be used with a skin care and sunlight-avoidance program that includes... Read more »
... This medication may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and wear... Read more »
...changes Doxycycline may make you more sensitive to sunlight (photosensitive) while you are... Read more »
...position. Minocycline increases sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure.... Read more »
Related News
Smoking Adds Wrinkles to Sun-Protected Skin
May 29, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to keep your nice, smooth skin longer? Don't smoke. According to University of Michigan researchers, smoking increases the... Read summary »
Medicines Next Big Thing: Lifesaving Raspberries?
July 09, 2007COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Looking for a tasty summer treat that could protect against skin cancer? Researchers say black raspberries... Read summary »
Catch Some Rays, Avoid Breast Cancer?
November 14, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While too much sun may be bad for your skin, increased exposure to sunlight may cut your risk of advanced breast cancer in... Read summary »
Links to Eye Disease
December 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study suggests that people who are exposed to blue light from the sun and have low antioxidant levels are at greater risk... Read summary »
Does Heliocare really block the effects of the sun's rays?
June 04, 2009The supplement Heliocare promises "sun protection in a pill," but does it really work? In this article, The Healthy Skeptic reviews the claims about... Read summary »
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