American Academy Of Dermatology Issues Statement Urging The Public To Be Sun Smart(SM)

For decades, the American Academy of Dermatology has advised the public to practice proper sun protection to prevent skin cancer — and that same advice holds true today, despite any claims to the contrary. “While the health benefits of vitamin D are well known, it also is well known that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause skin cancer,” stated dermatologist C. William Hanke, MD, FAAD, president of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Filed under: Dermatology on April 2nd, 2008