Sunscreens

How to Sunbathe Safely

Samuel S. Epstein | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Sunblocks, Sunscreens, Malignant Melanoma, Skin Cancer, Sun, Tan, Sunbathing, Tanning, Healthy Living News
Samuel S. Epstein

Sunscreens absorb short-wave ultraviolet light, which is responsible for sunburn. However, they do nothing to block long-wave ultraviolet radiation which is the major cause of a skin cancer.

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Dueling Docs - Does the Sun Really Cause Melanoma?

Janice Horowitz | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Photo Aging, Sunburn, Melanoma, Vitamin D, Squamous Cell, Skin Cancer, Wrinkling, Basal Cell Cancer, Cancer, Sun Expousre, Sunscreens, Spf, Healthy Living News
Janice Horowitz

Melanoma has always been considered linked to sun exposure, and sunscreen thought to protect against it. Now some doctors raise doubts.

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