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Sunbeds Useful for Skin Condition Treatment: Review

Wednesday, June 6, 2018
“Unsupervised sun exposure is a standard recommendation for some patients to obtain phototherapy,” they concluded. “Selected use of commercial tanning beds in the treatment of dermatologic conditions may be another useful and effective treatment for those patients with an inability to access office-based or home-based phototherapy.” continue reading

The Health Benefits of Sun Exposure – Press Release from ESA

Wednesday, June 6, 2018
As everything in life: Moderation is the key! Protective measures in order to prevent sunburns are needed when a longer stay in the sun is planned. Embrace the sun responsibly. continue reading

WHAT IS THE REAL CAUSE OF MELANOMA? IT’S NOT SUNLIGHT!

Monday, June 4, 2018

WHAT IS THE REAL CAUSE OF MELANOMA? IT’S NOT SUNLIGHT!

What do you know about melanoma?

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, Therefore, we will discuss some truths to be aware of:
  • First of all, seventy-five percent of these cancers occur on areas of the body that are seldom or never exposed to sunlight.
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Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 5/28/18—6/3/18

Monday, June 4, 2018
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 5/28/18—6/3/18 https://www.livescience.com/62670-is-any-tanning-safe.html If tanning is always harmful, how do you explain this fact? A 20-year study showed that sun-seeking women had half the risk of all-cause death, compared to those who avoided the sun. In the same study, those who used sunbeds had a 23% reduced risk of death.… continue reading

What are the long-term consequences of a lifetime of sun avoidance?

Friday, June 1, 2018
So, the government spends bundles on anti-smoking campaigns, but then spends bundles on anti-sun messages, in effect canceling  any positive outcomes of the anti-smoking message with their deadly advice to avoid the sun. continue reading

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