Sunburn is skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight. After excessive exposure to UV light, skin overheats and becomes red and painful. It may later peel or blister. Sunburn (erythema solare) usually appears within a few hours after sun exposure and may take from several days to several weeks to fade…
Also tagged Blister, Excessive Exposure, Light Skin, Solare, Sun Exposure, Sunburn, Sunlight, Uv Light, Uv Rays
As if there weren’t enough reasons to stop smoking, a team of researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have just found another. A study led by Dr. Christian A Pineau, Co-Director of the Lupus and Vasculitis clinic at the MUHC, has clearly linked skin damage and rashes to smoking [...]
Also tagged Autoimmune Disorder, Co Director, Lupus, Mcgill University Health, Mcgill University Health Centre, Muhc, People, Pineau, Risk, Skin Rashes, Smokers, Smoking, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, University Health Centre, Vasculitis
A trial commissioned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that hairdressers say ‘yes’ to reducing their very high chances of getting dermatitis and other uncomfortable skin conditions by wearing non-latex gloves during their work. Owing to the amount of contact that hairdressers have with chemicals in hair products and water, [...]
Also tagged Chemicals, Contact, Dermatitis, Hair Products, Health And Safety, Health And Safety Executive, Hse, Latex Gloves, Skin Conditions, Wave Goodbye
