Tag Archives: sunscreen

I have increasingly more and more spots on my back. I need info on what skin cancer looks like.

on August 23, 2010 in Ask the Doc

I’m 45 years old, and of course back in my younger days I never used sunscreen. Now I have brown spots all over the top of my back. They do not look like age spots that are on my hands and face. They are raised,and a dark brown in color. I need to know if [...]

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Lathering Your Sunscreen On

on May 11, 2010 in In the News

Alarmed by the rising number of melanoma cases, I have created an SPF 18 body wash that should be available by the end of the year. This news story is courtesy of the DFW NBC affiliate.

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Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Sunscreen? | Healia Health Blog

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Sunscreen? | Healia Health Blog

on May 11, 2010 in In the News

I came across this article over at Helia Health Blog and they make a very important point. Look for a sunscreen that blocks uva and uvb both, and remember to wear it even on cloudy days. Most people don’t realize there’s still a danger with uva rays even on cloudy days.   Comparing Apples to [...]

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Sunscreens

Sunscreens

on April 27, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method

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Preventing Skin Cancer

Preventing Skin Cancer

on April 21, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Detailed information on skin cancer prevention

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