Sunscreens - do they really protect agains skin cancer?


	Sunscreens - do they really protect agains skin cancer?

mbthorman

8-25-2007 12:58 AM

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fda, health, sunscreen, melanoma, cancer

mbthorman says:

The bottom line is that current sunscreens really do not protect against skin cancers and other problems with UVA. Also many claim to be waterproof or sweatproof, but there have been no guidelines for these claims. Better use a hat and cover up if you are sun sensitive!

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