JULY 21, 2024 by Rob Lever and Anuj Chopra US dermatologists are tackling harmful sunscreen misinformation.Dismissively tossing a tube of sunscreen over his shoulder, a bare-chested TikTok influencer declares that the cream causes cancer. He instead promotes “regular sun exposure” to his 400,000 followers—contradicting US dermatologists fighting a surge in such dubious misinformation. In the...
by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Attention sunscreen skeptics: The sun’s UV rays are coming for you, and you’re just making their job easier. Summer is now upon us, which means more time in the sun—and more exposure to the ultraviolet radiation it emits. Longer-wavelength ultraviolet A rays can reach beneath...
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Questions are mounting about the safety and efficacy of American sunscreens — for good reason, Carly writes. Why it matters: Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the country, so protection against sun damage is key to reducing risk.“People on social media are saying: ‘I don’t need sunscreen,'” says Henry...
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Here’s what you should ask before buying sunscreen, Carly writes: What are the active ingredients? You might consider avoiding oxybenzone. It’s the chemical sunscreen ingredient that Lim says is most-discussed as potentially harmful, although there isn’t conclusive data.Oxybenzone is a possible allergen and can get absorbed into the body. The National Oceanic...
OCTOBER 26TH, 2023POSTED BY CLAIRE LOEWEN-MCGILL “The problem is that people use sunscreen as a ‘permission slip’ to tan,” says Ivan Litvinov. Sunscreen usage is climbing, but so are melanoma and skin cancer rates. Researchers call it the “sunscreen paradox.” “The problem is that people use sunscreen as a ‘permission slip’ to tan,” says Ivan Litvinov,...
Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, according to a collaboration that included Oregon State University scientists. The toxicity analysis involved zebrafish, which share a remarkable similarity to humans at the molecular, genetic and cellular levels, meaning many...
CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL From safety and effectiveness to who should use sunscreen and how to apply it, Canadian dermatologists review the latest evidence and guidelines on use of sunscreen. The review, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), recommends that everyone older than six months of age should use sunscreen to protect against skin cancer Most...
Sunscreen is an essential commodity to protect the skin from harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays. It is also used widely to prevent skin cancer. However, it is important to apply sunscreen appropriately to get its full benefits. Is sunlight always good? Although sunlight is vital for many physiological functions, such as vitamin D synthesis...
by Nationwide Children’s Hospital Credit: Marina Shemesh/public domain Social media and other online tools have changed the way people seek and share health information. Recent consumer interest in natural, organic, and ethically-made personal care products has led to an increase of shared recipes for homemade products including sunscreen. A new study conducted by researchers at the...
