Spring 2013 (Vol. 30, No. 1)
A Message from
the President
This issue marks the 30th anniversary of Sun & Skin News. When we launched in 1984, The Skin Cancer Foundation already strongly believed that ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from the sun was the major cause of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. We asserted that using daily sun protection — shade, sun-safe clothing (including wide-brimmed hats and UV-protective sunglasses), and sunscreen — would vastly reduce the risk of developing these skin cancers, while regularly examining one’s skin head to toe and having a yearly professional skin exam would help detect skin cancers at an early, curable stage.Sun and Skin News: Spring 2013 (Vol. 30, No. 1)
Tanning Machines Are Twice as Dangerous as the Midday Mediterranean Sun
Both indoor and outdoor ultraviolet radiation (UVR) tanning are proven causes of skin cancer, but the average indoor tanning machine in England is 2.3 times more cancer-causing than the midday Mediterranean sun.
All in the Family
A recent study in the British Medical Journal found that children of a parent with a history of melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) have a greatly increased risk of developing these skin cancers themselves, even if the parents developed their skin cancers at an advanced age.Read More
Taking Action Against MTV For Jersey Shore’s Disturbing Depiction of Tanning
The Skin Cancer Foundation recently filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), asking it to investigate the MTV series Jersey Shore’s portrayal of tanning.Read More
Ask the Expert
What products truly promote anti-aging? Can any ingredients help undo the sun damage I’ve sustained?Read More