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Heat index contributes to skin aging
Photo by: Himanshu Singh via Prexels Ambient temperature and relative humidity are important factors in skin aging, even after...
Mitch Shannon
Dec 6, 20242 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...
John Evans
Nov 3, 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,’...
Allan Ryan
Oct 30, 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,...
Allan Ryan
May 15, 20232 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...
John Evans
Oct 21, 20223 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...
Allan Ryan
May 9, 20222 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...
John Evans
Oct 15, 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...
John Evans
Feb 5, 20212 min read
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