Dermatology

• Many Unregulated Tanning Salons Would Admit Kids

  

  Posted 9:52 PM 2/25/2013

  Feb. 25, 2013 -- Nearly two-thirds of Missouri tanning salons included in a new survey would allow children as young as 10 to use their tanning beds.

  There is clear evidence that ultraviolet radiation exposure from tanning beds is associated with a higher risk of skin cancer. Even so, 65% of 243 Missouri tanning salons said they would allow children as young (More)
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• FDA Announces New Sunscreen Rules

  

  Posted 2:04 PM 6/14/2011

  June 14, 2011 -- Sunscreen labels will carry a "broad spectrum" label to show they offer some protection against UVA radiation as well as UVB radiation, according to a long-awaited new rule from the FDA.

  "This is a very significant day for (More)
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