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Howard County Becomes First in Nation to Ban Minors From Tanning Beds
The Board Voted 9-0 to Approve the Proposed Regulations.
Columbia, MD November 10, 2009, 8:40pm – Tonight the Howard County Board of Health voted unanimously to approve regulations to ban individuals under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning devices. Howard County is now the first jurisdiction in the country to provide comprehensive protection for children against the dangers of indoor tanning.
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What Do You Know About Basal Cell Carcinoma? |
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 It is the world’s most common cancer, with more than one million people diagnosed every year in the US alone. And it shouldn’t be taken lightly: this skin cancer can be disfiguring if not treated promptly. Are you at risk? We have the information you need about the prevention, detection, and treatment of basal cell carcinoma.
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 Fall is marathon season! Whether you ran in New York City (November 1), or are training for the Honolulu Marathon (December 13), you share certain habits: You support your feet with well-fitting sneakers. Maybe you wear knee braces or wrap your ankles. But do you protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation? You should, because exposure to UV radiation increases your risk of skin cancers, eye diseases, and some immune-related disorders.
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Homecoming: Plan Not to Tan |
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 You want to look your best at homecoming — whether you’re in a little black dress or sporting your school colors. But one color you shouldn’t wear is the shade you get from ultraviolet (UV) tanning. A tan is bad for your health — and your looks.
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Fall is Here… Along With Our Latest Go With Your Own Glow Ad! |
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 Because sun protection is a year-round commitment, so is The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Go With Your Own Glow campaign. Our latest ad features cold weather-themed copy, and reminds readers that sun protection is in style, whatever the season. Look for the ad in Time magazine, and...
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ASK THE EXPERT: Can darker-skinned people get skin cancer? |
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 Q. Can darker-skinned people get skin cancer? As a person of color, what should I look for when examining my skin?
A. Yes, everyone can get skin cancer. Most skin cancers are associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds, and many people of color are less susceptible to UV damage thanks to the greater amounts of melanin (the protective pigment that gives skin and eyes their color) darker skin produces...
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Maritza Perez, MD, is director of cosmetic dermatology at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center and associate professor of clinical dermatology at Columbia University, New York City. |
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