The Dark Side of the Sun Jul 15, 2009
" Know the Sun "Excessive exposure to the ultraviolet radiation of the sun is the most important preventable cause of all skin cancers, including melanoma," the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) notes on its melanoma fact sheet. Before you can protect your skin from the sun's damaging rays, you need to know a little about those rays. Sunlight consists of two types of rays - ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). UVA rays, which can pass through windows, penetrate deep into the dermis,... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Lesions from Grover's disease last 6-12 months Jun 29, 2009
Other options include menthol or pramoxine lotions (anesthetic creams to reducing itching and pain), resinoids (vitamin A), oral corticosteroids, methotrexate and PUVA (ultraviolet A phototherapy) or ultraviolet-B exposure. It is also important to avoid excessive heat and sweating, as both may worsen symptoms. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Summer Survival Tips for Families May 28, 2009
The suggests the selection of sunglasses that can block 97% to 100% of ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays. The sunglasses should also come with large lenses that wrap all the way around to the temples to prevent the sun s ray from entering from the side. (Suite101.com)
FDA Extends Review Timeline for STELARA(TM) (ustekinumab) Biologic License Application by Three Months May 27, 2009
In Europe, STELARA is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who failed to respond to, or who have a contraindication to, or are intolerant to other systemic therapies including ciclosporin, methotrexate and PUVA (psoralen plus ultraviolet A light). Centocor discovered STELARA and has exclusive marketing rights to the product in the United States. (PR Newswire)
One-third don't wear sunscreen, but here's what you should spray on May 21, 2009
examined different sunscreens' ability to protect against ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B radiation and found that most do the job well. In the July issue, the magazine names three best buys: Walgreens Continuous Spray Sport SPF 50; Coppertone Water Babies SFP 50 (lotion); Target Sport Continuous Spray SPF 30 (brand name has changed to Up & Up). (USA Today)
Consumer Reports Poll: Thirty-One Percent of Americans Never Use Sunscreen May 21, 2009
Consumer Reports assessed each sunscreen's ability to protect against ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B radiation. Many products now claim protection against both, though SPF accounts for ultraviolet B rays only. (PR Newswire)
