Sunburn and Heat Injuries

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Cataracts
The lens of the eye is our window to the world. Normally, this lens is crystal clear, transmitting and focusing light.... »
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Dehydration
If we don’t have enough body water, or if the concentration of electrolytes in that water gets out of balance, we are... »
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Miliaria
Miliaria is a very common skin condition in newborns. The pores of their immature sweat glands plug easily, leading to... »
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Sunburn
Sunburn is visible radiation damage to the skin. Most of the damage is caused by UVB radiation, although UVA radiation... »

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Hidden Sun Damage
Parents often think to apply sunscreens to exposed areas of skin, such as the face, but feel safe about areas under the... »
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New: skin damage starts with your child’s first summer
It’s taken a long time for science to quantify what mothers have always known: the skin of babies and toddlers is very... »
Summer Sun -- Summer Fun or Long-term Foe?
One of my college roommates met a tragic early death from malignant melanoma. He was a sports enthusiast who frequently... »
Sun Cancer Soars
Men and women born in 1970 - now in their mid-30s - already are being diagnosed with malignant melanoma, the deadliest... »
The How and When of Skin Protection
How and when sun damage occurs to children's skin may surprise you. Many parents know that in the United States alone... »