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Sun care

What does SPF stand for? Is it ever safe to go without sunscreen? The answers to these questions and more in the articles below.

Sun care

This article is a quick overview of how the sun damages your skin and how to stay protected.

The warmth of the sun makes us feel good, but there’s a dark side to sun exposure. Learn about treatments for sun damage and skin cancer.

How to stay safe in the sun, from the BMJ.

A must-read article for teenagers who think it’s fine to use sunbeds or go without sunscreen.

A proactive approach is best when it comes to moles and skin cancer screening. Find out more.

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