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Sun protection in a pill?
The 33 NewsThere is a sun protection product called Heliocare. It comes in a pill and it's key ingredient comes from a tropical fern rich in antioxidants. Dermatologists say it doesn't replace sunscreen, but it does add another layer of protection, and that can...Tags: Tumors, Dermatology, Sports, Tennis, Sun-Damaged Skin
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Actinic Keratosis
HealthKey.com contributorActinic keratosis (AK), is a dry, scaly, rough-textured spot, patch or lesion that forms on the outer skin. It's caused by cumulative exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, such as sunlight or tanning lamps. AKs usually appear after age 40 or 50 because they...Tags: Cancer, Squamous Cell Cancer, Skin Cancer Foundation, Tumors, Dermatology
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Chemo Before Skin Cancer Forms
Millions of sun worshipers end up paying a high price for sunbathing, but now there's a new way to heal the sun damage, before it's too late.
Dermatologist, Dr. Paul Friedman with DermSurgery Laser Center in Houston is using a topical chemotherapy that...Tags: Chemotherapy, Health, Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests
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