Posts Tagged ‘skin cancer’

Senator urges release of sunscreen chemical data

A senator on Sunday called on the FDA to reveal findings on a possible link between a chemical found in most sunscreens and skin cancer.

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Beauty Brains Beauty Blog Blast

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Here’s a round up of articles from some of the other beauty blogs that we found interesting.

And the Dermatology blog further explains the link between sun exposure and cancer. How much more proof do you need that you should wear sunscreen?

Wonder what it’s like to get acupuncture?  Afrobella tells about her acupuncture experience. Of course, this is more proof of the powerful placebo effect that acupuncture has. Still no good scientific evidence to back up it’s effectiveness.

Kiss & Makeup tells us about a Cheetos flavored Lip Balm. Yum?

  • And finally, you don’t want to miss the Beauty Brains article about whether sunscreen pills work.

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Self-Check For Skin Cancer

One of the most commonly diagnosed diseases is skin cancer, if you know what to look for, it can be easily detected.

You should examine your body on a monthly basis for atypical moles, unusual patches of skin, discoloration, etc. Begin in a well-lit area then start with your face and examine literally every inch of your body down to your toes.