Sun Myths & Facts Quiz
Sources Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on August 07, 2019 Medically Reviewed on August 07, 2019
Reviewed by Debra
Jaliman, MD on
August 07, 2019
IMAGE:
Ellen Denuto
SOURCES:
American Academy of Dermatology: "How Do I Prevent Skin Cancer?" "Skin of Color," "Sunscreens."
American Cancer Society: "Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection."
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Harvard Medical School): "True or False: Dark-skinned People Don't Need Sunscreen."
CDC: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Use of Indoor Tanning Devices by Adults – United States 2010." May 11, 2012.
Cleveland Clinic: "Melanoma (Pathophysiology)."
FDA: "FDA Sheds Light on Sunscreens," "Indoor Tanning: The Risks of Ultraviolet Rays."
Skin Cancer Foundation: "Facts about Sunburn and Skin Cancer," "If You Can See Sunlight, Seek the Shade," "Sunburn."
Sun Safety Alliance: "Sun Safety Tips," "The Facts About Getting Too Much Sun."
The Shade Foundation: "Prevention - Adult Sun Safety," "Prevention - Children."
The Skin Cancer Foundation: "For Your Eyes," "Sunscreens Explained," "Understanding UVA and UVB," "Common Medications May Increase Sun Sensitivity," "Sun Protection and Makeup."
World Health Organization, Int J Cancer, "The association of use of sunbeds with cutaneous malignant melanoma and other skin cancers: a systematic review." 2007.
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