A variety of products and treatments are available to help repair sun damaged skin. Here is a listing of what is currently available.
Cancer Research UK says that almost 40% of young people ages 15-24 spend five or more hours in the sun while on holiday. Binge tanning risks skiin cancer and melanoma.
Outdoor workers are at significant risk of contracting skin cancer, however, studies show they do not practice sun protection behavior and educational material is not directed to them.
New research from the UK shows that while the recession may keep a significant number of people at home this summer, it will not keep them away from tanning beds.
Intermittent sun exposure on vacation or by using tanning beds is an important skin cancer risk factor.
New York Senator Chuck Schumer has called upon the FDA to evaluate and release data that shows a possible link between a sunscreen additive and skin cancer.
In a new policy adopted at its annual meeting the AMA will support programs designed to inform people of color their risk factors for skin cancer and melanoma.
U.S. agency says skin checks for skin cancer aren’t routinely recommended in preventative health care visits to primary care physician.
Sun protection news stories worth of note. Dubai institutes midday break for outdoor workers. CMPF teaches children and families at Special Olympics sun protection methods.
A new skin cancer education program in Arkansas get sun protection advice wrong.
The FTC and the FDA have a responsibility to investigate evidence suggesting that OTC vitamin D supplement claims are misleading.
A study released by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services showed melanoma rates in girls and young women more than 38 percent higher than the rest of the nation.
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