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The Oracle – Safety with sunscreen

Citizens for Sun Protection , an organization partnered with USF Health, advocated for stricter standards for sunscreen from both the FDA and sunscreen product labels in 2007. Since then, higher SPF ratings, such as SPF 70 … The FDA reports that “the use of sunscreen may not protect against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.” It also stated that people who have had five or more sunburns are at a doubled risk for melanoma. Dr. Mary Lien, assistant professor of … Continue reading

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Sun Protection Messages and Children Safety

The sun uv radiation is damaging to your skin and that of your loved ones! Over exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause short term health effects such as sunburn , wrinkles and sun spots; and long term exposure to ultraviolet … Continue reading

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Sun Safety (2 of 2)

Being a good role model by wearing sunscreen and limiting your time in the sun not only reduces your risk of becoming sunburned , it reduces your child’s risk, too. By using a variety of sun protection measures, such as keeping your … Continue reading

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