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Heard of Driver's Arm? What About Driver's Face?
KickingTiresMany of us slather on the sunscreen before heading outdoors, but are you applying it before you get in the car for your morning and evening commute? If you're not, you should be, especially if you spend hours a week......Tags: Sunburn, Vehicles, Dermatology, Honda, Dermatologists
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Hotter than hot: Welding lessons for the DIYer
L.A. at HomeMolten Metal Works: Los Angeles artist Matt Jones gives welding lessons in his studio.... -
How to protect the scalp from skin cancer
Special to the Los Angeles TimesAs summer heats up, we've learned to slather SPF 15 or higher all over our bodies and faces in an effort to prevent sun damage and skin cancer. We've also been told to recite our ABCs when checking for unusual moles: asymmetry, border irregularity and...Tags: Elections, Sunburn, Swimming, Skin, Mole (lesion)
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How sunscreen works
Los Angeles TimesDespite the constant admonishment to use, then reapply, sunscreen every two hours, the entire product category can be confusing. Here's our cheat sheet: Ultraviolet, or UV, light is the sun's radiation. There are three types of UV light, only two of...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Skin Damage, Health, Drugs and Medicines, Dermatologists
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That unhealthy glow
Tanning was as much a part of Lindsay Walsh's teenage social life as talking on the phone.
Two or three times a week — more for special occasions — she and her friends would hit the salons, beckoned by their posters of bronzed, beautiful...Tags: Human Body, Sunburn, Chemotherapy, Skin, Science and Technology
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Young people still risking skin cancer for tans
Two new government studies show young people are still putting themselves at risk for skin cancer by getting sunburned and going to indoor tanning beds. One study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that half of those aged 18...
Tags: Sunburn, Skin Cancer, Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cancer
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Hot weather safety
Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. On average, excessive heat claims more lives each year than floods, lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes combined. Heat disorders...
Tags: Salt, Heat Stroke, Natural Disasters, Hyperthermia
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Sunblocks are the new multi-taskers
Los Angeles TimesThe beginning of summer always seems to be accompanied by an onslaught of sunscreens. The market is crowded with lotions and sprays, powders and lip balms, and, increasingly, multi-tasking products with inventive application methods that are touted for...Tags: Self Tanning, Economy, Business and Finance, Sunburn, Skin Cancer, Companies and Corporations
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How to prevent age spots
Special to Tribune NewspapersAsk any dermatologist how to prevent brownish spots as you get older and you'll likely get the answer given by Dr. Elizabeth McBurney, clinical professor of dermatology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine: "Sunscreens, sunscreens, sunscreens!...Tags: Sunburn, Medical Specialization, Skin, Age Spots, Health
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Sunscreen vs. Sunblock: What's The Difference?
PIX11.comIf you're confused about sunscreens, sunblock and what SPF actually means today - you're not alone. The FDA's new sunscreen rules are out - making it a bit easier for consumers to choose the right products. Ellen Miller from Shape Magazine is here to help...Tags: Human Body, Sunburn, Skin Cancer, Food and Drug Administration, Skin
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Five ways to keep skin healthy all summer long
Summer is just around the corner, but its damaging rays and humidity have already arrived. We all know too much sun can damage skin and speed aging, while too much moisture can clog pores. With the right products, you can keep your skin safe from the...
Tags: Sunburn, Ocean Surfing, Windsurfing, Science and Technology, Dermatology
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