August 27th, 2008 
Von by MA. LORNA F. FREZ, MD
THE NEED for sun protection cannot be overemphasized. Sunburn and tanning are common trade-offs for a fun time at the beach or pool. Aside from these immediate effects, end-results of several years of unprotected sun-exposure include skin aging manifesting as wrinkles, blotchy pigmentation and skin sagging. Add to this list the increased risk for developing skin cancer.
The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are responsible for these changes. The UV rays are divided into UVC, UVB and UVA rays. (more…)
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