Sunburn

New sunscreen labels designed to shed light on products

2013-06-08 00:00:00

So, there you are in the sunscreen aisle, where the number of products on the shelves is approximately equal to the number of grains of sand on a beach. How to choose? Read the labels. Your decision may still not be easy, but new labeling regulations...

Even after melanoma, some people keep on using tanning beds

2013-04-08 10:55:00

You would think that people who were diagnosed with melanoma -- the most deadly form of skin cancer -- would be meticulously careful about using sunscreen, avoiding tanning salons and generally protecting their skin. You would be wrong, researchers said...

Does your hair need a summer intervention?

2012-08-12 00:00:00

Summer can play havoc on the hair with prolonged exposure to the sun, seawater and chlorine as well as the inevitable perspiration and humidity that accompany the season. "It's important to always keep the hair hydrated; deep condition at least weekly,"...

How to protect the scalp from skin cancer

2011-07-24 00:00:00

As 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...

Sunblocks are the new multi-taskers

2012-05-27 00:00:00

The 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...

Everything you ever wanted to know about sunscreen is now in one place

2011-07-14 16:32:14

Sunscreen: How to use it

2010-06-07 00:00:00

HOW TO USE IT — Use enough sunscreen to fill a shot glass, advises the American Academy of Dermatology, though larger people should adjust accordingly. Most people apply a quarter to half of the recommended amount of sunscreen, which lowers the...

Peeking behind the sunscreen

2010-06-07 00:00:00

Peggy Lim has a healthy respect for the sun's powerful ultraviolet rays, and on a recent shopping trip she agonized over choosing a sunscreen for her three children. "I've always heard the higher the SPF [sun protection factor] the better, until you...

SPF inflation in the sunscreen aisle

2010-06-27 00:00:00

Something strange is happening in the sunscreen aisle. Shelves that had been stocked with bottles claiming an SPF, or a sun protection factor, of 30 now trumpet SPFs of 55, 70, even "110+." This not-so-subtle escalation often comes with corollary pricing....

New study suggests whales are suffering from sunburn

2010-11-10 21:33:10

Q&A: Before her Thursday book signing, Kate Somerville gives us her spring skin-care tips

2011-04-13 16:32:13

2011 Sunscreen Guide names most safe and effective sunscreens

2011-05-24 16:32:14

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that indicated that although protective behaviors such as sunscreen use, shade use, and wearing long clothing to the ankles have increased in recent years, sunburn prevalence remains high, with 50.1% of all adults and 65.

2013-04-29 23:15:18

Donna Miller of Moore Township, Northampton County is a melanoma survivor. She got the skin cancer in her mid-30s after suffering sunburns and using tanning beds as a young woman.

2012-04-20 00:00:00

Q: Will my houseplants be affected if I put film on my window to filter out UV light that is causing our new furniture to fade? --Matt McGilvary, Chicago A: Your houseplants might notice, but they shouldn't be adversely affected if you use a clear filter that screens only ultraviolet light.

2009-03-22 00:00:00