John EvansNov 3, 20232 min readTopical synthetic melanin could prevent, aid repair of skin injuryResearchers have developed a synthetic melanin that could be formulated into topical preparations to protect the skin from the sun and...
Allan RyanOct 30, 20232 min readStudy identifies ‘sunscreen paradox’The use of sunscreen may be accelerating melanoma and skin cancer rates because patients see sunscreen as a ‘permission slip to tan,’...
Allan RyanMay 15, 20232 min readDNA mutations that lead to skin cancer seen in normal looking skinSo-called ‘normal looking’ skin can still harbour sun-damaged DNA mutations that can contribute to the development of skin cancer,...
John EvansOct 21, 20223 min readImpact of extreme weather on skin health evaluatedFindings from a literature review examining the impact of extreme weather events on skin health suggest that climate change will worsen...
Allan RyanMay 9, 20222 min readAssessing sun protection behaviors among U.S. Hispanic outdoor workersA new study from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey suggests the sunburn and sun protection habits among male U.S. Hispanic outdoor...
John EvansOct 15, 20212 min readZinc oxide may reduce efficacy of other UV protectionZinc oxide in sunscreens may react with other ultraviolet (UV)-blocking agents, reducing their effectiveness and potentially forming...
John EvansFeb 5, 20212 min readGrapes may increase skin's resistance to UVConsuming grapes appears to provide a photo-protective effect for the skin, potentially representing an added level of sun protection...