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Safety Matters: Those sunny days of summer …

Exposure to too much UV light in the sunshine can cause sunburn (including blistering and peeling of the skin). This may be painful and incapacitating in the short term, but the long term effects may be much more serious. … Although useful forms of protection , sun creams and sunscreens are less effective protection than clothing. They are particularly useful as a supplement to the protection offered by clothing, especially for those parts of the body that are less … Continue reading

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Protecting Yourself and Your Kids From The Sun

It is best to purchase sunscreen in small bottles that can be replaced frequently. As adults we need to take protection from the harmful effects of the sun seriously. But as parents, we need to be even more diligent with our children. … Also, avoid first-aid products that contain benzocaine, which may cause skin irritation or allergy.) If the sunburn is severe and blisters develop, call your doctor. From Go Graham Go – Sun Safety and Summer Sun Protection … … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week

Remember to apply sunscreen lotions to your baby and yourself when you’re in the sun . You should use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Apply the sunscreen 30 minutes before you go outside and then reapply it every two hours … If a sunburn causes blisters or chills, call your doctor. Enjoy your family summer-time activities but remember to be in charge when it comes to how much time your baby spends in the sun . Technorati Tags: Child Safety , … Continue reading

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Easy Remedies for Sun Blisters

Sun blisters are caused due to sunburn ie triggered by over-exposure of skin to sunrays. It is often called a vacation trouble especially if you have made. … As the problem of sun blisters is caused by sunrays, so the first and foremost natural treatment for fever blister is to avoid further exposure to sun rays until the problem gets over. The first thing you need to ensure is the safety for the blisters. If the blisters are small and a few in numbers, you can neglect … Continue reading

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Get out your sunscreen and hats, warmer weather is here

Turns out people who get a lot of sun exposure as children tend to get more freckles and moles as older teens and adults. And with moles come the risk of skin cancer. Krol said even a couple of blistering sunburns on children can lead to an increase in skin cancer … For children 2 years old and up, try non-chemical sunscreens and sunscreens that contain a new substance, Mexoyrl. Krol said Mexoyrl offers broad protection from the sun . Make sure the SPF is at least 30. … Continue reading

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