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Smart Tan Is Right: Ackerman
Monday, January 14, 2013
The research dermatologist largely credited for founding pathology procedures used in dermatology — dermatopathology — agrees with Smart Tan’s position that sunburn, not sun exposure, is the UV-related risk factor for melanoma and that over-the-top anti-UV messages are harmful. continue reading
New tanning group targets UV ‘myths’
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Dermatologists are bristling at the ASA’s arguments, MedPage Today reports.
“The organization alleges in its materials that dermatologists are intentionally giving patients sunburns, and that is simply untrue,” Kevin Cooper, M.D., of Cleveland, is quoted as saying. continue reading
21 ‘D’ Random Control Trials in 2012
Friday, January 4, 2013
The Vitamin D Council summarized 21 new random controlled trials about vitamin D published in 2012 on its web site this week. continue reading
Vitamin D-like compound can reduce skin damage by 50 per cent
Friday, January 4, 2013
She said the find comes as more and more Australians are not getting enough sun exposure to produce adequate levels of Vitamin D - potentially making us sick. continue reading
Indoor tanning ban for minors official – Region of Peel
Friday, January 4, 2013
The bylaw, which took effect Jan. 1, requires operators to restrict access to indoor tanning equipment and to post warning signs explaining the required use of protective eyewear and cleaning to prevent infection. continue reading
