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Sunscreen for Babies: What Parents Need to Know

June 23, 2016

Babies younger than 6 months shouldn't wear sunscreen. Learn how to protect little ones from UV rays with this guide to sunscreen for babies.Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Skin Care

Tagged with: featured article, featured post, Melanoma, mobile featured, skin cancer, sun protection, sunscreen, UVA, UVB

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The Difference Between UVA, UVB, and UVC Rays

July 30, 2014

Learn about ultraviolet radiation, part of the sun's light spectrum that reaches the earth. Check out this infographic 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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Sun Damage: The 5 W’s of UV Exposure

July 23, 2014

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun. Learn how to prevent exposure of all 3 types of UV rays.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care

Tagged with: eye damage, Melanoma, premature aging, sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation, UPMC CancerCenter, UV exposure, UVA, UVB, UVC