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Are You Getting Burned by Your Sunscreen?
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Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 Given the mandatory approval process, any new labeling featuring the UVA ratings alongside the current SPF rating won't appear on store shelves until 2009 at the earliest.
Until then, Weinstock said people need to continue to check themselves often for changes in skin blemishes or moles, as a precaution.
"We do recommend that people do a thorough examination of their own skin once a month, top and bottom, front and back," he said. "If they see spots that are changing, ask for some advice from a medical professional.
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"Early detection is important in the treatment of skin cancer, and it's right out there to see," he added.
More information
To learn more about sunscreens, visit the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved.
Last updated 7/13/2008
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SOURCES: Martin Weinstock, M.D., Ph.D., professor of dermatology, Brown University Medical School, and chief of dermatology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, R.I.; Kristan Markey, research analyst, Environmental Working Group, Washington, D.C.; U.S. National Cancer Institute; American Cancer Society
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