How UV radiation damages skin, and how sunscreen protects against cancer and wrinkles
10 months, 2 weeks ago

How UV radiation damages skin, and how sunscreen protects against cancer and wrinkles

ABC  

As the last weeks of summer melt into autumn, you might be tempted to leave sunscreen out of your morning skincare routine. For decades now, we've known sunscreen dramatically lowers a person's risk of developing skin cancer, with some of the first evidence coming from the Sunshine State — Queensland. Over our lifetime, cumulative DNA damage from UVB and UVA means your likelihood of developing skin cancer "is a numbers game", Professor Whiteman says. "The longer you live in a high-UV environment like Australia, if you have a particularly susceptible skin type and you don't protect yourself, eventually you'll damage enough cells to lead to skin cancer." "They contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide particulate matter that sits on the skin's surface, where they work … by blocking, scattering and reflecting UV radiation to prevent skin damage."

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How Long It Takes For A Sunburn To Turn Into Skin Cancer
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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LA Times  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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LA Times  

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Salon  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 6 months ago

How important is sunscreen for Indians; the right way to use it for skin cancer prevention

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 6 months ago

Understanding How Harmful UV Radiation Can Develop The Risk Of Skin Cancer

Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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News 18  

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What is basal cell carcinoma, the skin cancer Hugh Jackman got screened for, know first signs and symptoms
1 year, 8 months ago

What is basal cell carcinoma, the skin cancer Hugh Jackman got screened for, know first signs and symptoms

Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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India TV News  

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