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...solar rays and prevent sunburn. But that allows fair-skinned people to stay on the beach or golf course longer than would otherwise be tolerable. Lulled into a false sense of security, these sun worshippers suffer the cumulative effect of overexposure to the type of radiation that penetrates their sunscreen and, the Garlands say, can lead to malignancy. "It's time to step back and to consider whether what we have been doing, specifically the strong use of sunscreens, is working," says Cedric, a professor at the University of California at San Diego...
...denounced the San Diego team's work in the past, again blasted their conclusions as unfounded, saying that they could undermine efforts to educate the sunbathing public about skin cancer. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet weighed in on the controversy. Last week, however, the agency asked sunscreen manufacturers to put warnings on their lotions about the harmful effects of overexposure to the sun. And so, as the countdown proceeds to the annual Memorial Day migration out of doors, the untanned masses must rely, once again, on their own best judgment. A close look at the evidence suggests...
Haynes, who is also associate professor of dermatology at the Medical School, said that although he first recommends sunscreen to patients with ultraviolet-related skin problems, Retin A is a possible next step...
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Harvard is not known for its fun in the sun.Summer School offers few opportunities to spreadon neon pink sunscreen and fewer chances to playan intense game of sand volleyball. But thesituation isn't hopeless. There are escapes whenthe Charles River just isn't enough.CrimsonDavid E. RosenRevere Beach is only a hop, skip and a jumpaway...