Health
Smart steps for sun protection
(HealthDay)—You know you're supposed to slather on a high-SPF sunscreen before going out in the sun, but these five steps will help you double up on that protection.
Jul 17, 2017
0
0
Page 7 - News tagged with sun protection
Health
Surf's up! How to plan for a safe beach vacation
(HealthDay)—Heading to the beach this summer? Make safety part of your vacation planning.
Jun 24, 2017
0
0
Pediatrics
A baby's skin no match for the sun
(HealthDay)—Want to help protect your children from skin cancer as they get older? Make sure they never get a serious sunburn in childhood.
Jun 23, 2017
0
1
Health
There's no such thing as a safe, healthy tan
Dear Mayo Clinic: My daughter wanted to go to a tanning bed before prom, but, instead, she opted for a spray tan. But a lot of her friends are going to a tanning bed and think it's relatively safe. Is there such a thing as ...
Jun 8, 2017
0
0
Pediatrics
Kids' sun safety means 'slip, slap, slop'
(HealthDay)—Children spend a lot of time outside in the summer, so parents need to stay on top of their sun protection, a skin cancer expert advises.
Apr 28, 2017
1
1
Oncology & Cancer
Patients with hyperpigmentation more likely to use sunscreen, few use other sun-protection measures
Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found patients with hyperpigmentation, a medical disorder that leads to darkening or increase in the natural color of the skin, ...
Apr 21, 2017
0
0
Oncology & Cancer
While most melanoma survivors limit sun exposure, some report getting suntans and sunburns
Survivors of melanoma were more likely to limit exposure to the sun than people who had never had the disease, but some still reported seeking out suntans and getting sunburns.
Mar 2, 2017
0
4
Oncology & Cancer
Comparing beach umbrella vs. SPF 100 sunscreen to protect beachgoers from sun
How did sun protection compare for people who spent 3½ hours on a sunny beach with some under an umbrella and others wearing SPF 100 sunscreen? A new article published online by JAMA Dermatology reports neither method used ...
Jan 18, 2017
2
2
Health
Indoor tanning associated with poor outdoor sun protection practices
Adults who frequently tanned indoors - a practice associated with an increased risk for melanoma - also practiced poor outdoor sun protection practices and were not more likely to undergo skin cancer screening, according ...
Oct 12, 2016
0
0
Surgery
Newer treatments can make scars less scary
(HealthDay)—Scars can alter your appearance and remind you of a difficult time, potentially diminishing your quality of life, a skin specialist says.
Aug 3, 2016
0
1
