Most (90%) of skin changes are associated with sun exposure. Infants and children are at increased risk, due to to their vulnerable skin. Physiologic risks include lower levels of protective melanin, a thinner stratum cornermen and a higher surface to body mass ratio.
Read MoreIt is possible to “Avoid the Burn!” Being sun smart and taking into account all of the ways you can change your sun habits and behaviors will help you avoid skin damage, pre-mature aging and most importantly skin cancer. Using sun protection products, like the ones I’ve covered, are your best way to avoid sunburn and LUV Life Outdoors!
Read MoreMost late make/model car windshields are equipped with UV protection. However, most of the time, other windows in vehicles do not have UV protection, unless you’ve added the option after market or when you purchase your vehicle. This fact also includes sun and moon roofs.
Read MoreBaz Luhrmann’s hit single Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen is as relevant now as it was when it hit the radio waves back in 1998. Dated reference aside, there simply isn’t any better summer skin care regimen than the regular application and reapplication of sunscreen with a minimum Sun Protection Factor or SPF of 30.
Read MoreWe often see individuals with significant medical conditions including organ, bone marrow and hematopoietic cell transplants. Transplant patients are susceptible to an increased risk of skin cancer
Read MoreEclipse Rx® uses the Fitzpatrick phototyping scale to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) light. Developed in 1975, the system classifies skin type according to the amount of pigment your skin has and your skin’s reaction to sun exposure. This information can help predict your overall risk of sun damage and skin cancer. Use the guide to determine your particular skin type.
Read MoreDespite the inherit risk of UV radiation exposure, there are steps that you can take to protect yourself, and your loved ones, from its harmful effects. When it comes to the prevention of skin cancer, a little preparation goes a long way.
Read MoreSunlight triggers the brain to increase its release of the hormone melatonin which helps a person find more restful sleep. Today, these benefits must be weighed against the health risks also associated with sun exposure.
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