sunscreen

You need to protect your lips from the sun, especially in the summer. (Photo: Adonia Dennis)

Pucker Up

Take Care of Your Lips During the Summer Most people spend time outdoors during summer. It is the time of the year you should stock up and lather sunscreen on your face as well as your lips. Only 30 percent of beach goers remember to wear sunscreen on their lips. A study by the
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Only 14.3 percent of men use sunscreen regularly on their face and exposed skin. (Photo: iStock)

Rub It On

Most Americans Don’t Use Sunscreen: Study Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the most preventable risk factor for all types of skin cancer, including melanoma. But according to new research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the majority
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Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours. (Photo: kimberlysnyder.net)

Summer Sunnin’

Take Practical Steps to Stave Off Skin Cancer Shelaine Pennington thought the blemish that refused to heal was simply a persistent pimple. The dermatologist looked at the spot on her chin and was relatively certain of the diagnosis, but performed a biopsy to be sure. The doctor
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