Photo Finish Aug 12, 2008
Vol. 13, Issue 224 - Monday, August 11, 2008. MIKE BURLEY / Judy Onaga, left, of Manoa danced yesterday with Tucker Sharpe, 11, of Darnestown, Md. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Why Sunscreen May Not Protect You From Skin Cancer Jul 13, 2008
Putting on SPF 30 sunscreen before heading out for a day in the sun won t fully protect you against skin cancer if it doesn t contain at least one of three key ingredients that filter out ultraviolet A rays: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide or ecamsule, sold under the brand name Mexoryl. But finding a product with one of these ingredients can be easier said than done. (Fox News)
Are You Getting Burned by Your Sunscreen? Jul 13, 2008
A recent study by the Environmental Working Group found that one in every eight name-brand sunscreens did not protect against ultraviolet A rays. These UVA rays have traditionally been linked to tanning, but doctors now know they can cause long-term damage and skin cancer. (Health-Finder)
Flip-Flops May Cause Skin Cancer Due to Exposure to Excess Sunlight Jun 17, 2008
The FDA is proposing a new sunscreen label that will be expanded to provide* A four-star rating system that informs consumers how well the product protects them against "Ultraviolet A" (UVA) light. Information on other ways people can limit their risks to dangers posed by overexposure to sunlight. (News Locale)
Gingko May Help Treat Vitiligo May 31, 2008
Three recent reviews of conventional therapies for vitiligo have concluded that topical steroids may be helpful, while treatment with ultraviolet A or ultraviolet B (UVA or UVB) light alone or along with medications known as psoralens or calcipotriol may also be effective, Szczurko and Boon add. However, the researchers note, both therapies can have problematic side effects. (MEDLINEplus)
Quest for tan could put your health at risk Apr 23, 2008
The two types of ultraviolet radiation are ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. UVB long has been associated with sunburn, while UVA has been recognized as a deeper penetrating radiation that causes more damage, Webster said. Webster said tanning beds expose people to UVA rays, which cause skin cancer and premature aging. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
More Sun Exposure May Be Good For Some People Jan 8, 2008
Setlow's group was the first to establish that ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation and visible light are the primary causes of malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. He and his colleagues emphasize that people need to protect themselves from the harmful effects of sun exposure. (Science Daily)
Skin Cancer Prevention Helped By New Research, Regulations Nov 15, 2007
Since the FDA released the sunscreen monograph in 1999, the Academy has urged the FDA to include requirements for ultraviolet A (UVA) coverage in sunscreens and to increase the SPF allowed for sunscreens both of which are addressed in the 2007 Proposed Sunscreen rule. Sunlight consists of two types of harmful rays UVA rays and UVB rays. (Science Daily)
Dermatologists Share Their Secrets For Maintaining Healthy Skin, Hair And Nails Nov 14, 2007
Use sunscreen every day, preferably one with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 that provides broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Today, many skin care products contain sunscreen and are multifunctional, which allows you to get many skin benefits from one application. (Science Daily)
Solar Dynamic Observatory Update Sep 15, 2007
The small solar flares that happen almost every day can double the output while the large flares that happen about once a month can increase the ultraviolet a 1000 times in minutes. This harmful ultraviolet radiation is completely absorbed in the atmosphere, which means we can only observe it from satellites. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Making some sense out of your sunscreen Aug 26, 2007
The long-awaited action by the Food and Drug Administration would label every lotion with a 1- to 4-star rating on its ability to block ultraviolet A rays and with improved SPF ratings on blocking ultraviolet B rays, FDA officials said. Labels also would warn consumers to stay out of the sun and cover up to prevent skin cancer. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
FDA Proposes New Rules for Sunscreens Aug 25, 2007
THURSDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed Thursday a new rating system for sunscreens that would, for the first time, alert consumers as to how well they block dangerous ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. Right now, most commercial sunscreens only screen out ultraviolet B (UVB), not UVA, which is associated with longer and more serious damage deep within the skin. (Forbes)
FDA proposes new rule for sunscreen products Aug 25, 2007
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed on Thursday a new regulation that sets standards for formulating, testing and labeling over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen drug products with ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) protection. "For more than 30 years, consumers have been able to identify the level of UVB protection provided by sunscreens using only sunburn protection factor or SPF values," said Andrew C. von Eschenbach, Commissioner of FDA.. (Xinhuanet, China)
FDA proposes sunscreen rule, cancer warning Aug 24, 2007
FDA proposes sunscreen rules, sun/cancer warning: Scientific American. CURRENT ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS. (Scientific American)
FDA issues sunscreen proposal Aug 24, 2007
Would add protection ratings for ultraviolet A rays, linked to more serious damage ... The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed long-delayed rules covering the ingredients, labeling and testing of sunscreens that boast of protecting against both the sun's ultraviolet B rays, which cause sunburn, and the ultraviolet A rays associated with more serious and longer-term damage. (CNN -- Health)
Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Light Therapy for Psoriasis Aug 16, 2007
Please for full text and personal services. Robert S. Stern, M.D.. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Your skin can still sizzle despite cooler days this summer Aug 8, 2007
The sunscreen should also provide broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). Ingredients which provide broad-spectrum protection include benzophenones (oxybenzone), cinnamates (octylmethyl cinnamate and cinoxate), sulisobenzone, salicylates, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenzone (Parsol 1789) and ecamsule (Mexoryl SX), so check the label ingredients. (Inside Bay Area)
Sun-proofing fashion Aug 7, 2007
UPF blocks both ultraviolet A (which ages the skin) and ultraviolet B (which burns the skin). SPF: Stands for Sun Protection Factor. (AZCentral -- Families)
TheStar.com - living - Kids' protection wins by a nose Aug 6, 2007
All sunscreens should be labelled to protect against ultraviolet A and B rays (UVA/UVB). UVA rays are responsible for premature aging and the development of skin cancer. (Toronto Star)
Incidence Of Melanoma On The Rise Aug 5, 2007
Generously apply sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 that provides broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A. (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. (Science Daily)
ACS: Secret to skin cancer prevention is realy as simple as slip, slap, slop Jul 6, 2007
Also, sunglasses are an important accessory, and one should be sure their shades block ultraviolet A and B rays. Sunscreen should have an sun protection factor of at least 15. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Experts: Watch for skin cancer symptoms Jul 3, 2007
These beds contain harmful ultraviolet A rays that are harmful to the body's skin. Ashley Migdal (junior-elementary education) said she likes to use tanning beds and thinks they are relaxing and stress relieving. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Choose your pair with care Jun 27, 2007
They are essential to protecting eyes from the sun's ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays. That UVA and UVB light can damage your vision, sometimes permanently. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Sunscreen Users Could Get Burned, Asserts Critics Jun 22, 2007
"Only 16% of the products on the market are both safe and effective, blocking both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B radiation, remaining stable in sunlight, and containing few if any ingredients with significant known or suspected health hazards," the group wrote in a report. More than half of the products contained unstable ingredients that can break down under sunlight, leaving the user unwittingly exposed, and many products make unsupported claims about efficacy or stability, the report's... (MedPage Today)
Remicade data in ankylosing spondylitis show improvement in spinal mobility and spinal inflammation Jun 15, 2007
REMICADE is also approved in the EU for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who failed to respond to, or have a contraindication to, or are intolerant of other systemic therapy including cyclosporine, methotrexate or PUVA (psoralen plus ultraviolet A light). In February 2006, REMICADE was approved in the EU for the treatment of moderately-to-severely active UC in patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy, including corticosteroids and 6-MP or... (EurekAlert!)
What's in a number? Jun 8, 2007
The suits charge that the manufacturers have for years misled consumers about the level of UVA (ultraviolet A) protection in each tube. With one in five Americans likely to develop skin cancer over the course of a lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society, sky-high SPFs would seem to make sense, especially at a time when bronzers and spray tans offer an aesthetic alternative to baking in the sun. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Choose your next pair of sunglasses with expert advice Jun 8, 2007
"Especially in sunny Kansas," she says, they're essential to keeping eyes protected from the sun's ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays. That UVA and UVB light can damage your vision, sometimes permanently. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
High-Performance Summer Sporting Gear Jun 3, 2007
(UPF rates protection against both Ultraviolet A and Ultraviolet B waves. . (Forbes)
More than skin-deep May 29, 2007
Some new products, such as a sunscreen from Neutrogena, are made with helioplex, which stabilizes protection against ultraviolet A rays. Many cosmetic products, such as moisturizer or foundation, also are equipped with skin protection ingredients. (Indianapolis Star)
The skinnyon skin cancer May 9, 2007
A tan from a suntanning parlor is the worst kind of tan, says Dr. Mitchel Goldman, La Jolla dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at UCSD. There have been a number of studies showing that (people who regularly use tanning salons) have a higher rate of malignant melanoma, because the ultraviolet A rays used by tanning salons penetrate deeper into the body. Several studies have linked indoor tanning to all three skin-cancer types. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New Survey Ranks The Most And Least Sun-smart Cities in US May 8, 2007
Generously apply sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 that provides broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Re-apply every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. (Science Daily)
• Teens tanning for prom, despite restrictions Apr 14, 2007
Two types of ultraviolet radiation are Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB). UVB has long been associated with sunburn while UVA has been recognized as a deeper penetrating radiation, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Think SPF15 on Way to Work Mar 12, 2007
The label should state it protects against ultraviolet A (UVA) and B (UVB) rays. Any sunscreen will protect against UVB, which causes sunburn, but only products with avobenzene (also called Parsol 1789), zinc oxide or micronized titanium dioxide will protect against UVA, which ages the skin. (The Ledger)
Skin Cancer Linked To Frequent Driving Feb 3, 2007
According to the AAD, most front windshields are designed to block the sun's ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, while side and rear windows are typically designed to block only UVB rays. Tinting or using UV filters on auto glass may help, along with wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen and protective clothing, Fosko notes in the news release. (CBS News)
