Search Results for: broad-spectrum

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  How Vitamin C Serum Benefits Your Complexion

  April 17, 2023

  Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps maintain healthy skin. Here's what you need to know about vitamin C serum.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  How To Treat Sun Blisters

  October 27, 2022

  A bad sunburn can lead to sun blisters — painful, fluid-filled sacs on your skin. Here's what to do — and what not to do — if you've got sun blisters.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

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  How Much SPF Do You Need to Protect Your Skin?

  March 29, 2022

  The right sunscreen should protect our skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, prevent cancer, and keep our skin looking young and healthy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

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  Safety During the Solar Eclipse

  March 24, 2024

  Are you prepared for the 2024 solar eclipse? Follow these tips for eye safety, travel safety, and skin safety to be ready for April 8.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Safety

  Tagged with: eye safety, solar eclipse, solar viewing glasses

  

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  Sunburn or Sun Poisoning? Tell the Difference

  July 20, 2023

  Learn how to tell the difference between everyday sunburn and more serious sun poisoning with this guide to common symptoms.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Family Health

  Tagged with: rash, severe sunburn, sun poisoning, sun rash, sunburn

  

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  5 Common Sunscreen and Sun Protection Mistakes

  November 7, 2023

  It's important to protect yourself from the sun. By knowing common mistakes people make in the sun, you can help reduce your risk of developing skin cancerRead More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, New Here

  Tagged with: Melanoma, skin cancer, sunscreen, sunscreen mistakes

  

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  The Difference Between UVA, UVB, and UVC Rays

  April 25, 2022

  Learn about ultraviolet radiation, part of the sun's light spectrum that reaches the earth. Learn the difference between UVA, UVB, & UVC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Safety

  Tagged with: abnormal moles, Melanoma, premature aging, skin cancer, SPF, sun damage, sun spots, sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation, UV rays, UVA, UVB, UVC

  

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  4 W’s of Winter Skin Care

  December 22, 2013

  Concerned about dry skin this winter? View our "4 W's of Skin Care" photo gallery for tips to keep your skin healthy during the colder months of the year.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

  Categorized as: Skin Care

  Tagged with: broad-spectrum, fruits, lean proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, regular exercise, skin care, SPF 15, sunscreen, vegetables, water, whole grains, winter