Will I be Vitamin-D Deficient if I Wear Sunscreen?
By Neil Alan Fenske, M.D. As a dermatologist I routinely talk about the importance of wearing sunscreen to help prevent skin cancer.Some epidemiological studies indicate that low levels of vitamin D...
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THE SUNSCREEN & VITAMIN D DILEMMA: WHATS IS ALL ABOUT?
Sunscreens prevent skin cancer. Some epidemiologic data suggest low levels of vitamin D may increase susceptibility to internal cancer as well as infection, hypertension and autoimmune disorders. Since...
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Tanning Bed Addiction
Hey!! Would you like a healthy Tan? Do you want a healthy glow? Guess what!! There is no such thing as a healthy tan. Tanning represents the skin’s response to an injury. The body tans in an...
View ArticleProper Use of Sunscreen
Sunscreen only works to protect your skin if you use it correctly. The first level of protection is sun avoidance and physical barriers such as wearing a wide brim hat, sun protective clothing,...
View ArticleWhat to Look for in Your Sunscreen
There are so many sunscreens and it can be overwhelming in choosing the best one for you and your family. Most important is that you use a broad spectrum sunblock effective against UVA and UVB rays...
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Telling the Truth about Sunscreen and Skin Cancer
Recently some are stating that sunscreen containing retinyl palmitate can cause skin cancer. This is not true. The FDA scientists have demonstrated that retinyl palmitate of 0.1% or 0.5% applied in...
View ArticleSun Safety Event at Tampa’s New Florida Blue
You’re invited to Florida Blue on July 14th from 6 to 7pm for UV Ray Safety. Join Florida Blue to have your sun safety questions answered and get tips on how to protect your family from the sun’s...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Teens using Tanning Beds
Nearly 28 million people tan indoors in the United States each year. Of these, 2.3 million are teens. What many of these people may not know, is that ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun and artificial...
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Burn Notice: How to Protect Yourself from the Sun
Limiting sun exposure requires a commitment and some planning, especially for those of us living along Florida’s west coast. Read along as the Chief of Dermatology at USF’s School of Medicine puts us...
View ArticleBest sunscreen? Labels to clarify claims on skin cancer, SPF and ‘waterproof’
http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/confused-by-sunscreen-claims-theres-help-on-the-way/1175265
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