Sun damage

Sun damage

Also known as: Actinic keratosis; Actinic lentigines

Actinic keratosis and actinic lentigines are types of colored skin spot that is caused by too much sun exposure.

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Sunscreens

Sunscreens are lotions that are used to protects your skin from harmful UV rays. Skin cancer can often be prevented by avoiding overexposure to the su More »

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Practice sun safety this summer

After months of unrelenting precipitation and thick cloud cover, the first signs of sun beckon like a siren song. Just this once, you think, I'll forego the sunscreen and get my healthy glow on. What harm can a few lovely UV rays do?