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Regular sunscreen use over many years is shown to be effective at preventing skin damage, photoaging and skin cancers.
Widespread screening for skin cancer may not be necessary, but it is important to understand the risks behind UV overexposure and to get checked early if you have concerns.
When eczema is very active, the skin literally bubbles with fluid and can begin to weep. Bacteria love to colonise and infect this type of eczema.
Our ancient ancestors didn’t have clothes or houses – but that constant exposure to the sun helped their skin protect itself from the worst sun damage.
You can prevent your skin becoming dry and inflamed with some simple steps. And if you do develop dermatitis, it’s important to seek early medical help.
Scientists have discovered a natural sunscreen – made by microbes – that may be better for humans and the marine critters they are hoping to see.
Energy from the sun’s rays can cause skin damage and cancers. Sunscreens can absorb or reflect the dangerous UV light. Here’s how it works.
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Evan Pugh University Professor of Anthropology, Penn State
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Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Melbourne
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Research Chemist, University of California, Riverside
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Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Florida
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Consultant Dermatologist, Monash Health
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Associate Professor of Dermatology, Bond University
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Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Epidemiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Assistant Research Professor of Dermatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Research fellow, King's College London
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Senior Lecturer, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
