Wednesday, June 11, 2014

More settled science, unsettled.

Wearing sunscreen may NOT prevent skin cancer: Study claims even SPF factor 50 creams can't fully protect against UV rays


  • Scientists from Manchester and London carried out the world’s first molecular study into the way malignant melanoma is caused

  • Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer

  • Findings revealed SPF 50 sunscreen allows UV radiation through to damage the DNA in the skin’s pigment cells

  • They advise anyone who spends time in the sun to cover up
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  • Sunscreen alone should not be used as protection, the experts warned

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