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May 28, 2021: DON’T FRY DAY NEWSLETTER
May, 28, 2021 by : jadmin in :The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. “After a year of COVID we’re all…
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UPF Clothing is the Sun Protection Your Skin’s Been Missing
Jul, 06, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :Sunscreen isn’t the only thing you should be wearing to protect your skin…A derm explains how it works: We all know that slathering on sunscreen…
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Six surprising places skin cancer develops
Jun, 29, 2021 by : jadmin in :Skin cancer develops in people of all ages, races, and nationalities. It can also develop on any area of the body, including these six unlikely…
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Sunscreen Recommendations for Children
Feb, 01, 2020 by : Sharon Marston in :Parents and Coaches … Set a Good Example! What I’m Telling my Patients and Families about Sunscreen, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Dr. Teresa Wright):…
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Shade Shelters: shielding kids from the sun isn’t just about sunscreen
Jul, 19, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :Dr. Eichenfield, who is the past president of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, called it “having a broad perspective on sun protection.” When it comes…
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Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses
Feb, 21, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :Sun safety is always in season, and it’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. Why? Exposure…
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Why We Run – 2018 Chicago Marathon
Nov, 08, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Join us to make a difference in the fight against melanoma … raise awareness about the disease because early detection is key, raise funds to…
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Cheerleading and the dangerous tanning culture
Mar, 31, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Many college and professional teams have strict appearance rules for cheerleaders, including that they must maintain a tanned look. Some teams even have their own…
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Top US Colleges Support Dangerous Indoor Tanning
Sep, 07, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :We send our children off to college hoping they receive a good education and make lifelong friends. But many of our nation’s top schools also…
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There is NO Such Thing as a Health Tan!
Apr, 27, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :Cosmopolitan (2016): If you’re lucky enough to find yourself on a beach sometime this winter, you might be inclined to “prep” your skin for the sun by hitting…