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Heat index contributes to skin aging

Ambient temperature and relative humidity are important factors in skin aging, even after controlling for ultraviolet (UV) light exposure...

Nov 3, 20232 min read

Topical synthetic melanin could prevent, aid repair of skin injury

Researchers have developed a synthetic melanin that could be formulated into topical preparations to protect the skin from the sun and...

Oct 30, 20232 min read

Study 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,’...

May 15, 20232 min read

DNA mutations that lead to skin cancer seen in normal looking skin

So-called ‘normal looking’ skin can still harbour sun-damaged DNA mutations that can contribute to the development of skin cancer,...

Oct 21, 20223 min read

Impact of extreme weather on skin health evaluated

Findings from a literature review examining the impact of extreme weather events on skin health suggest that climate change will worsen...

May 9, 20222 min read

Assessing sun protection behaviors among U.S. Hispanic outdoor workers

A new study from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey suggests the sunburn and sun protection habits among male U.S. Hispanic outdoor...

Oct 15, 20212 min read

Zinc oxide may reduce efficacy of other UV protection

Zinc oxide in sunscreens may react with other ultraviolet (UV)-blocking agents, reducing their effectiveness and potentially forming...

Feb 5, 20212 min read

Grapes may increase skin's resistance to UV

Consuming grapes appears to provide a photo-protective effect for the skin, potentially representing an added level of sun protection...

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