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Innovation in Action: This Prototype Sunscreen Protects and Cools Skin

The Dermatology Digest

A new sun protection factor (SPF) 50 sunscreen formula protects against both ultraviolet (UV) light and heat from the sun using radiative cooling, according to research in ACS Nano Letters. 4c04969 The post Innovation in Action: This Prototype Sunscreen Protects and Cools Skin appeared first on The Dermatology Digest.

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How Screen Time Is Secretly Ageing Your Skin

Alison Bladh

Research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology found that blue light exposure increases the production of free radicals, which damage skin cells. A study by the American Academy of Dermatology emphasised the importance of taking precautions to minimise this effect. These also offer partial protection against blue light.

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Live From Chicago: Bringing Sun Protection Awareness to Communities

Dermatology Times

Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, interviews dermatology clinicians and the Melanoma Research Foundation CEO at the Chicago SPF Fest.

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Can Oestrogen Cream Applied to the Skin Cause New Moles or Pigmentation?

Alison Bladh

Use high-quality sun protection Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily to the areas where you use the cream. 2015) 'Letter to the Editor: Topical Anti-Estrogen Therapy To Treat Melasma', Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology , 8(4), pp. Gendler Dermatology (2022) 'Menopause, Topical Estrogen, and Skin Health'.

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Study Links Sun Protection to Better QoL in Rosacea

Dermatology Times

The study stated that enhancing patient education and psychological support can improve rosacea management and quality of life.

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Sun Protection: SPF vs. UPF

Art of Dermatology

With summer being hotter than ever, sun protection for your skin could not be more important. But the world of sun protection can be hard to understand when there are industry terms like SPF, UPF, UVB, and UVA. SPF stands for sun protection factor, and it is the number that rates how well sunscreen filters out UVB rays.

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This Week’s Hottest Drops, Launches, and Collabs

The Dermatology Digest

Coopertone X Rugby Star Ilona Maher Coppertone and Rugby Star Ilona Maher Team Up to Launch Unbeatable Performance Campaign Rugby star Ilona Maher is the face of Coopertones new Unbeatable Performance campaign spotlighting Coppertone Sport’s 4-in-1 sun protection.