May 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
While wearing sunscreen is so important for protection from the dangers of UV rays, does wearing sunscreen pose a risk for babies? The cancer council gives great advice to help anyone with any queries regarding sunscreen, and gives us a helpful insight into the risks...
Apr 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Most glass is almost completely protective against UVB rays, but fewer are protective against UVA. UVB is the ray type which is known to cause sunburn, so it is difficult to get sunburnt through glass. Although UVA is much more similar to visible light, and hence can...
Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
There is a rare form of melanoma that affects the nail unit, and makes up only 1% of all cases of melanoma. It usually arises from a form of melanoma that is common of the palms and soles called acral lentiginous melanoma. It commonly appears as a dark band that is...
Jan 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Contrary to popular belief, not all melanomas are dark-coloured. There are several rarer forms of melanoma that can appear quite different to what most people imagine a melanoma would look like. Amelanotic Melanoma 3mm One type of rare melanoma is called amelanotic...
Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Vitamin D is an important vitamin to maintain a strong skeletal system. It is produced naturally in the skin when it is exposed to UV light or can be consumed in some foods. For most people, there is enough incidental sun exposure throughout their day to produce...
Sep 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
We hear a lot of UV rays but what actually are they? UV stands for ultraviolet radiation. UV rays are a type of energy produced by the sun which is outside the wavelength of energies that we can see – similar to radio waves, x-ray waves or infrared waves which we are...
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