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British Medical Association Cymru Wales Backs Private Members Bill To Regulate Suntan Salons

Welsh Secretary of the BMA, Dr Richard Lewis said: “We are delighted that Julie Morgan MP has chosen to use her Private Members Bill to close a loophole in law to protect the public – particularly young people – from the dangers of sunbeds and from over-exposure to intense UV radiation…

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2009 12 17 Skin Care News Comments Off

Dermatologists Can Help Separate Fact From Fiction For Sun Exposure, Sunscreen And Vitamin D

When it comes to vitamin D, consumers are bombarded with mixed messages about the best source for this essential nutrient. While some may argue that small doses of intentional sun exposure are safe, dermatologists point out that the risk of developing skin cancer from ultraviolet (UV) radiation far outweighs the benefit of stimulating vitamin D [...]

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2009 11 10 Skin Care News Comments Off

New Findings On The Formation Of Body Pigment

The body’s pigment gives essential protection against UV radiation. It is made up of a substance called melanin, which is produced by pigment cells in the skin called melanocytes. According to the established theory of body pigmentation, these melanocytes bud off from the spinal cord at an early foetal stage and then migrate to the [...]

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2009 10 19 Skin Care News Comments Off

Health Alert: Dermatologists Warn Farmers To Pay Special Attention To Suspicious Moles

Farming has its share of occupational hazards, but one that may be underestimated is the danger of overexposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Dermatologists say more is at risk than developing a “farmer’s tan”; excessive exposure to UV radiation puts farmers at an increased risk of skin cancer, which can be deadly.

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2009 10 07 Skin Care News Comments Off

Sun Exposure May Trigger Certain Autoimmune Diseases In Women

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight may be associated with the development of certain autoimmune diseases, particularly in women, according to a study by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health.

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2009 07 31 Skin Care News Comments Off