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  • Sun Protection

    All About Sunscreen

    By Silvina Pugliese on January 2nd, 2010

    By now, you know that you need to wear sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. How to choose the appropriate sunscreen and how to properly apply it, however, are not as intuitive as you might think! Find out how to shop wisely and lather it on to guarantee optimum sun protection.

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    To tan or not to tan?

    By Busayo Obayan on September 26th, 2009

    As the winter season draws nearer, people everywhere are renewing tanning memberships. But before you go after that sun-kissed glow by visiting a tanning booth, remember that research has linked tanning bed use to basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as to an increased risk of melanoma.

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    Be Safe & Smart in the Sun: A sun safety checklist

    By Carol Cheng on September 17th, 2009

    Learn how to enjoy spending time outdoors safely with these handy sun safety tips!

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    Sun + skin = A burn, a tan, and then some…

    By Silvina Pugliese on August 22nd, 2009

    What effect does cumulative sun exposure have on your appearance? You may be surprised to find out that some of the dots, spots, and blemishes on your skin may be caused by sun…and that they won’t all fade along with your tan.

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    UV and Your Skin

    By Silvina Pugliese on August 20th, 2009

    Many people engage in a love-hate relationship with the sun. In the North, the sun is often welcomed after a long, cold winter. Some people claim that the sun lifts their spirits. For some, it is a matter of appearance: they prefer tanned skin to a pale complexion. For others, it is a matter of outdoor interests: they spend time in the sun engaging in a number of activities. At the same time, everyone knows that the sun causes skin damage, wrinkling, and, perhaps most alarming, fatal skin cancers. Regardless of your motivation for staying in or out of the sun, we think that it is important for you to know the science behind what effect the sun has on your skin.

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Not familiar with some words on your products' labels? Need to brush up on your skin terminology? Use our DermTerms dictionary!

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  • Plaque psoriasis
    The most common form of psoriasis. It is characterized by red, scaling, flaking patches, or raised areas of the skin. These spots can be itchy or painful.

  • UVA
    the form of ultraviolet energy associated with aging, wrinkling, indoor tanning booths, and skin cancer

  • Solar purpura
    damage to the connective tissue of the skin (caused by sun exposure) leads to red-violet bruises; most commonly seen in older persons; commonly occurs on the forearms

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